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Energy: Forms, Transformation, Transfer, and Conservation
Motion energy (kinetic energy) is associated with the speed and t…
Misconception EGM012:
The motion energy of an object does not depend on speed (the motion energy of an object does not increase as the speed increases) (Kruger, 1990).
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How Often the Misconception was Chosen |
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The motion energy of an object depends on the speed and mass of the object. |
26% |
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For two balls that have the same mass, the ball that is rolling faster has more motion energy. |
16% |
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Increasing the speed of an object increases its motion energy. |
16% |
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For two balls that have the same mass, the ball that is rolling faster has more motion energy. |
14% |
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A car has the most motion energy when it is traveling at the highest speed. |
9% |
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