Energy Transformations

Which energy conversion best explains what takes place in a car?

• thermal -> electrical
• mechanical -> electrical
• chemical -> mechanical
• mechanical -> electromagnetic

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

Which energy transformation best describes what happens in an oven?

• Electrical ->Thermal
• Electrical -> Radiant
• Electrical -> Mechanical
• Electrical -> Chemical

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

• chemical to electric
• electric to thermal
• kinetic to chemical
• thermal to potential

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A battery converts what type of energy to another?

• sound to kinetic
• light to heat
• mechanical to electrical
• chemical to electrical

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

Energy transformations occur when...

• energy is created through conduction
• energy changes from one form to another
• two forces slide together that are touching
• a chemical reaction takes place

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is energy changing from one form to another?

• energy conservation
• energy transformation
• energy creation
• mechanical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 

• Height and mass
• Friction and velocity
• Mass and velocity
• Height and friction 

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

The purpose of solar panels is to change ___________ energy into ____________.

• light, electrical
• light, chemical
• thermal, electrical
• thermal, chemical

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

Which answer would best fit this energy transformation:
chemical energy -> electrical, light and thermal energy

• turning on a flashlight
• nuclear power plant
• digesting an apple
• tanning bed

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which answer would best fit this energy transformation: 
chemical energy -> mechanical energy

• person running
• candle burning
• windmill turning
• playing a violin

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5