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Understand: changes in energy

NGSS.MS: MS‑PS3‑5, MS‑PS3.B.1, MS‑PS3.B, MS‑PS3.C.1, MS‑PS3.C

Problem

A large cargo container gains gravitational potential energy because it is lifted at a constant speed by a crane.
Why does the gravitational potential energy of the cargo increase?
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