ASPECt
Energy: Forms, Transformation, Transfer, and Conservation
Item RG121002: Energy is transferred between to magnets only when the distance between the magnets changes.
A student holds Magnet A on a table surface near Magnet B. Magnet B is attracted to Magnet A.
When the student lets go of Magnet B, it begins to move towards Magnet A.
Is energy being transferred from Magnet A to Magnet B?
- Yes, energy is transferred to Magnet B both before Magnet B begins moving and while Magnet B is moving.
- Yes, energy is transferred to Magnet B, but only when Magnet B is moving.
- No, energy is not transferred to Magnet B. Only force is transferred from Magnet A to Magnet B.
- No, energy is not transferred to Magnet B because the magnets aren’t touching.
Answer Choice |
Overall |
Grades |
Gender |
Primary Language |
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| n = 6573 |
4–5 n = 307 | 6–8 n = 3573 |
9–12 n = 2693 |
Male n = 3152 |
Female n = 3275 |
English n = 5739 |
Other n = 664 |
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| A. | 42% | 43% | 43% | 41% | 43% | 42% | 42% | 41% |
| B. | 21% | 22% | 21% | 21% | 22% | 20% | 21% | 24% |
| C. | 26% | 28% | 26% | 27% | 25% | 27% | 26% | 26% |
| D. | 10% | 7% | 10% | 11% | 11% | 10% | 11% | 9% |