Misconception EGM035:
Springs or other elastic objects have the same amount of elastic energy regardless of how much they are stretched or compressed (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).
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How Often the Misconception was Chosen |
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52% |
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36% |
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29% |
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25% |
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18% |
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For two identical rubber bands, the rubber band that is stretched more has more elastic energy. |
13% |
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The elastic energy of a spring increases when a student compresses it. |
13% |