Students' Conceptual Knowledge of Energy and Momentum

Singh, Chandralekha; Rosengrant, David

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Students' Conceptual Knowledge of Energy and Momentum

written by Chandralekha Singh and David Rosengrant

In this article, the authors describe their investigation of 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. They find that most students have difficulty in qualitatively interpreting basic principles related to energy and momentum and in applying them in physical situations. The test development process and a summary of results are presented.

Physics Education Research Conference 2001
Part of the PER Conference series
Rochester, New York: July 25-26, 2001

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Published: July 26, 2001

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Classical Mechanics - Linear Momentum - Work and Energy Education Foundations - Alternative Conceptions - Assessment = Conceptual Assessment = Instruments	- Lower Undergraduate - High School	- Reference Material = Research study

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Restriction:: © 2001 Chandralekha Singh and David Rosengrant
DOI:: 10.1119/perc.2001.pr.018
Keywords:: PERC 2001, assessment tool, conceptual knowledge, energy, momentum
Record Creator:: Metadata instance created September 27, 2006 by Lyle Barbato
Record Updated:: April 11, 2024 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: July 26, 2001
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Singh, C., & Rosengrant, D. (2001, July 25-26). Students' Conceptual Knowledge of Energy and Momentum. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2001, Rochester, New York. Retrieved December 14, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=4301&DocID=1044

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Singh, Chandralekha, and David Rosengrant. "Students' Conceptual Knowledge of Energy and Momentum." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2001, Rochester, New York, July 25-26, 2001. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=4301&DocID=1044 (accessed 14 December 2024).

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Singh, Chandralekha, and David Rosengrant. "Students' Conceptual Knowledge of Energy and Momentum." Physics Education Research Conference 2001. Rochester, New York: 2001. of PER Conference. 14 Dec. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=4301&DocID=1044>.

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