Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Energy: Forms, Transformation, Transfer, and Conservation ~ Misconception NGM035

Not all objects transfer energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation to other objects; only objects that are designed to heat things (toasters, hotplates, ovens, etc.) transfer energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception NGM035 in this project (ASPECt) and key idea (Energy can be transferred by electr…)
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
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.	36%