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Energy: Forms, Transformation, Transfer, and Conservation
Energy can be transferred mechanically when an object exerts a force on another object even if the objects are n…
Item RG110002: A stronger magnet will transfer more energy than a weaker magnet.
Two identical metal balls begin to roll toward two magnets. Magnet #1 is stronger than Magnet #2. Both balls travel the same distance toward the magnets.
Which magnet will transfer more energy to its ball?
- Magnet #1 will transfer more energy to its ball than Magnet #2.
- Magnet #2 will transfer more energy to its ball than Magnet #1.
- Both magnets will transfer the same amount of energy to the balls.
- Neither magnet will transfer any energy to the balls.
- Distribution of Responses
- Scale Score for Item Difficulty
(200[Easy]-800[Difficult]) - 455
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 884 | 1380 | 64% |
| Grades | |||
| 4–5 | 187 | 254 | 74% |
| 6–8 | 394 | 614 | 64% |
| 9–12 | 303 | 512 | 59% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 444 | 688 | 65% |
| Female | 425 | 659 | 64% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 767 | 1169 | 66% |
| Other | 92 | 170 | 54% |