Energy Transformation

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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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

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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What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

• Chemical --> Radiant

• Thermal --> Chemical

• Radiant --> Chemical

• Mechanical --> Thermal

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

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

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What kind of energy is represented in the picture?

• Thermal
• Chemical
• Sound
• Nuclear

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Energy of motion is which type of energy?

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Sound
• Gravitational

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