Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Energy: Forms, Transformation, Transfer, and Conservation ~ Misconception NGM031

Only objects that are glowing can transfer energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception NGM031 in this project (ASPECt) and key idea (Energy can be transferred by electr…)
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen
NG035003	The heating coils on an electric stove give off energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation at all temperatures, not just when they are hot.	30%
NG103002	Objects give off energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation at any temperature, and that energy can be transferred between the objects even when they are not touching each other.	13%
NG041003	A toaster transfers energy by radiation to the bread inside of it even when it is turned off because all objects radiate energy at all times.	13%

Items that test for misconception NGM031 in this project (ASPECt) and other key ideas
NG045003	Both a light bulb and an ice cream cone radiate energy because all objects radiate energy.	29%