ASPECt
Energy: Forms, Transformation, Transfer, and Conservation
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.
Answer Choice |
Overall |
Grades |
Gender |
Primary Language |
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| n = 1380 |
4–5 n = 254 | 6–8 n = 614 |
9–12 n = 512 |
Male n = 688 |
Female n = 659 |
English n = 1169 |
Other n = 170 |
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| A. | 64% | 74% | 64% | 59% | 65% | 64% | 66% | 54% |
| B. | 14% | 6% | 15% | 15% | 12% | 15% | 12% | 21% |
| C. | 17% | 16% | 16% | 18% | 18% | 16% | 17% | 21% |
| D. | 5% | 4% | 4% | 7% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% |