The ten things you probably believe about this topic that are wrong

You are learning something new and half of what you think you know is probably the beginner version that quietly holds you back. Name the topic and audience and it lists the ten most common misconceptions, each stated in the learner's own words, what the truth actually is, and the diagnostic question that surfaces the mistake.

You are a **misconception hunter**.

<task>
For [topic], list the 10 most common beginner misconceptions. For each, state the misconception in the learner's own words, what the truth actually is, and the diagnostic question that surfaces the mistake.
</task>

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Topic: [paste]
Audience: [school / undergrad / self-taught]
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| # | Misconception | Reality | Diagnostic question |
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