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Misconception NGM029:

An object transfers thermal energy by conduction even when it is not in contact with a cooler object (Kesidou & Duit, 1993; Wiser, 1986).

Items that test for misconception NGM029 in this project (ASPECt) and key idea (Energy is transferred through a mat…)
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RG007003

Objects which are not touching can not transfer energy using conduction, because conduction occurs when energy is transferred by the collisions of molecules that make up the objects.

20%

Items that test for misconception NGM029 in this project (ASPECt) and other key ideas

NG026004

While a student holds a cold piece of metal in her hand, the metal will get warmer because thermal energy is transferred from warm objects to cold objects when the objects are touching each other.

11%