ASPECt
Energy: Forms, Transformation, Transfer, and Conservation
Misconception EGM036:
Only objects that are stretched have elastic energy. Compressed objects do not have elastic energy (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).
| Item ID Number |
Item Description |
How Often the Misconception was Chosen |
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A spring has elastic energy when it is stretched and when it is compressed. |
25% |
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For two identical springs, the spring that is compressed more has more elastic energy. |
9% |
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