Energy Transformation

At which point in the rollercoaster ride does the car have the greatest potential energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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At which point will the pole have the maximum elastic potential energy?

• The pole always has the greatest elastic potential energy.

• When the vaulter is running with the pole.

• When the pole is straight.

• When the pole is bent backwards.

The hand generator works by turning the handle which lights up the bulb. What energy transformation occurs as the handle is turned?

• Thermal to electrical

• Electrical to mechanical

• Mechanical to electrical to light

• Light to electrical

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A solar calculator has to have light in order to work. What does the radiant light energy transform into?

• Radiant

• Mechanical

• Potential

• Chemical because of the battery.

What is the energy transformation that occurs in an electric pencil sharpener?

• mechanical energy to electrical energy

• electrical energy to mechanical energy

• radiant energy to sound energy

• chemical energy to mechanical energy

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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

What energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?

• Electrical to chemical to light
• Sound to chemical to mechanical
• Chemical to electrical to sound
• Light to electrical to thermal

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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what type of energy is stored in a battery?

• electrical
• chemical
• thermal
• mechanical

Where is the kinetic energy the greatest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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