Misconception EGM013:
Energy is not associated with motion. For example, a toy with a spring has energy only until the spring resumes its former shape and a rock falling of a cliff does not have energy (Kruger, 1990).
Item ID Number |
Item Description |
How Often the Misconception was Chosen |
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Both a ball that is thrown and a ball that is dropped have motion energy while they are moving. |
8% |
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5% |
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For two balls that have the same mass, the ball that is rolling faster has more motion energy. |
4% |