Energy Transformations

Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?

• Chemical to light
• Electrical to chemical
• Electrical to light
• Chemical to electrical

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —

• solar
• light
• thermal
• mechanical

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Which energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?

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

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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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Can you create energy?

• Yes
• No

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Can you destroy energy?

• Yes
• No

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Turning on a light is most like which energy transformation below?

• Chemical to Electrical to Thermal to Light

• Chemical to Electrical to Light (plus thermal)

• Mechanical to Electrical to Light (plus thermal)

• Electrical to Chemical to light (plus thermal)

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 

• destroyed, destroyed
• created, saved
• created, destroyed
• lost, found

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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.HS-PS3-3

what type of energy is stored in a battery?

• electrical
• chemical
• thermal
• mechanical

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