Multiple-choice test of energy and momentum concepts

2016/02/21 by Chandralekha Singh, David Rosengrant · 3 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #physics.ed-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.1119/1.1571832

published as Am. J. Phys, 71(6), 607-617, (2003) · 11 pages, PACS: 01.40Fk,01.40.gb,01.40G-,1.30.Rr, Keywords: physics education research, teaching, learning, pedagogy, assessment, multiple-choice test, energy, momentum

arxiv created 2016/02/21 · arxiv updated 2016/02/23

Abstract

We investigate student understanding of energy and momentum concepts at the level of introductory physics by designing and administering a 25-item multiple choice test and conducting individual interviews. We find that most students have difficulty in qualitatively interpreting basic principles related to energy and momentum and in applying them in physical situations.

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