Energy Transformations

The Theory of the Conservation of Energy states -

• Energy can be created, just not destroyed. It changes its form from one type to another.
• Energy can never be created nor destroyed. It can only change its form from one type to another.
• The total energy in our Universe changes, as different forms of energies can be transformed from each other under certain circumstances.
• Energy transformations do not passively occur in our lives, rather we actively make use of energies and transform energies.

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Which type of energy transformation occurs when a flashlight shines?

• chemical → thermal → electrical
• chemical → electrical → light
• thermal → chemical → light
• chemical → electrical → chemical

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A lamp that plugs into a wall socket draws energy which flows through a thin wire in the bulb causing it to glow. What energy transformations are taking place?

• chemical → light → electrical
• mechanical → sound → light
• thermal → solar → electrical
• electrical → thermal → light

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Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?

• chemical → light → electrical
• electrical → light → chemical
• light → electrical → chemical
• chemical → electrical → light

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Some students observing a classroom device being used, noticed the below energy transformations. 
Electrical → Mechanical → Sound
Which device were the students most likely observing?

• A triple beam balance measuring an object’s mass.
• A pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet.
• A projector displaying a diagram on the screen.
• A working flashlight used to light up a dark corner.

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Which of these is an example of light energy being transformed into chemical energy?

• A glow stick lights up when broken.
• Water heated by the sun evaporates.
• A plant makes sugar in the sunlight.
• A battery causes a buzzer to vibrate.

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Which kind of energy change occurs when a candle is burning?

• Chemical to light.
• Light to electrical.
• Solar to heat.
• Chemical to electrical.

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When water falls through a dam and turns a turbine connected to a generator, electricity is produced. This electricity is often used to light our homes and offices. Which of the following shows the energy transformations that occurs?

• electrical → light → mechanical
• chemical → mechanical → electrical
• mechanical → chemical → light
• mechanical → electrical → light

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Which of the following shows the correct order of the energy transformations that occur when green plants produce their food from the Sun’s energy?

• chemical → thermal
• light → chemical
• thermal → light
• chemical → electrical

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The picture shows a light bulb attached to a hand generator. What energy transformation occurs as the handle of the generator is turned?

• thermal → solar → light
• solar → light → electrical
• mechanical → electrical → light
• electrical → mechanical → light

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