Energy Transformations

You put GASOLINE into a car, and then the car MOVES.

Which energy transformation is this?

• thermal → nuclear

• mechanical → electrical

• chemical → mechanical / kinetic

When you eat PIZZA and then use that energy to MOVE, chemical energy is transformed into ____________ energy.

• electromagnetic

• electrical

• mechanical / kinetic

Solar panels use the sun's LIGHT to form ELECTRICITY.

Which energy transformation is this?

• Electromagnetic → Electrical

• Chemical → Nuclear

• Kinetic → Potential

When you HEAT UP an oven, electrical energy is transformed into _____________ energy.

• thermal

• chemical

• electrical

A wind farm converts _________ energy into electricity.

• nuclear

• mechanical

• electrical

Which energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

Hint: First you PLUG IT IN, then it HEATS UP

• chemical → nuclear

• electric → thermal

• kinetic → chemical

Which items would have this energy transformation:

Chemical energy → Mechanical energy?

• person running

• candle burning

• windmill turning

Which items would have this energy transformation:

Chemical energy → Thermal and electromagnetic energy?

• tanning bed

• candle burning

• windmill turning

Which items would have this energy transformation:

Mechanical energy → Electrical energy?

• turning on a flashlight

• nuclear power plant

• windmill turning

Which items would have this energy transformation:

Nuclear energy → Electrical energy?

• tree growing fruit

• nuclear power plant

• solar calculator