Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Energy: Forms, Transformation, Transfer, and Conservation ~ Misconception RGM059

Light transfers energy only if the "warming effect" of the light can be detected. Thus, sunlight might transfer energy but a florescent light does not.

Items that test for misconception RGM059 in this project (ASPECt) and key idea (When light shines on an object, the…)
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
RG021003	Turning on a lamp in a cool dark room will make the room a little warmer even though one may not notice it.	15%
RG063003	When a light shines on the water in a fishtank, the water in the fish bowl will get a little warmer although it may be hard to notice.	7%