Misconception EGM061:
The gravitational potential energy of an object does not depend on the distance the object is above the ground (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).
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How Often the Misconception was Chosen |
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34% |
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28% |
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28% |
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27% |
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23% |
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The gravitational potential energy of an object decreases as it falls. |
18% |
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17% |
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16% |
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15% |
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12% |
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The gravitational potential energy of a space shuttle increases as it gets higher in the sky. |
12% |
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