Energy Transformations

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Which description of the energy conversions in this process is correct?

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The chemical energy in the fuel-air mixture is converted to thermal energy, which is then converted to mechanical energy

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112.18.b.9.C

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Energy transformations when a circuit with a battery, switch, and fan is closed and the fan spins?

Options: Chemical to mechanical to electrical, Electrical to chemical to mechanical, Chemical to electrical to mechanical, Mechanical to electrical to chemical

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Chemical to electrical to mechanical

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112.18.b.9.C

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Which energy transformation happens when the blades are spinning? Options: Electrical to mechanical, Chemical to electrical, Mechanical to electrical, Chemical to mechanical

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Mechanical to electrical

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112.18.b.9.C

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Energy changes when water in a tea kettle is heated on a stove using natural gas.

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Chemical energy to thermal energy to sound energy

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112.18.b.9.C

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Energy transformations when a cook heats a meal in a microwave oven.

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Electrical energy to electromagnetic energy to thermal energy

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112.18.b.9.C

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A teacher rubbed a match against a piece of sandpaper. The match started to burn. Which statement best describes the energy changes that occurred?

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The chemical energy stored in the match changed to thermal energy and light energy

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112.18.b.9.C

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This appliance dries clothes primarily by converting -
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1. electrical energy to heat and mechanical energy
2. mechanical energy to heat and electrical energy
3. electrical energy to heat and light
4. mechanical energy to heat and vaporization

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electrical energy to heat and mechanical energy

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112.18.b.9.C

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When a lion eats a zebra and then uses the energy from the zebra to run, the lion's body converts:

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chemical energy to mechanical energy

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112.18.b.9.C

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What energy transformations occur when propane gas is used to lift the balloon?

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Chemical -> thermal -> mechanical

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112.18.b.9.C

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What energy transformations occur when a solar panel is used to power a fan?

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Light energy to electrical energy to mechanical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5