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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Item Description |
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. |
22% |
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21% |
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For two balls that have the same mass, the ball that is rolling faster has more motion energy. |
19% |
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15% |
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For two objects that weigh the same, the object with more motion energy is moving faster. |
15% |
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12% |
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For two balls that have the same mass, the ball that is rolling faster has more motion energy. |
12% |
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Increasing the speed of an object increases its motion energy. |
11% |
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10% |
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8% |
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A car has the most motion energy when it is traveling at the highest speed. |
7% |
19% |
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15% |
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14% |
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12% |
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As a marble rolls, slows downs, and eventually stops its energy gets smaller until it stops moving. |
11% |
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7% |