Energy Transformations

Which type of useful energy is it when a hamster spins its wheel as it runs?

• Luminous

• Electrical

• Thermal

• Mechanical

Which type of useful energy is it if Ms. Toussaint burns herself when she touches a flame on a candle?

• Luminous

• Electrical

• Thermal

• Mechanical

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Arthur plugs his digital music player into his computer to charge it?

• Luminous

• Electrical

• Thermal

• Mechanical

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Edward is watching the fireflies flashing their lights in the dark?

• Luminous

• Thermal

• Electrical

• Mechanical

It comes from the movement of electricity?

• Mechanical

• Thermal

• Luminous

• Electrical

It comes from the agitation of molecules?

• Thermal

• Electrical

• Luminous

• Mechanical

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It comes from the motion of an object or its position in space.

• Thermal

• Electrical

• Luminous

• Mechanical

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You place a pot of water on the stove. After a few minutes, the lid of the pot starts to rattle. Is this an energy transformation?

• Yes

• No

• Only if it was pure water

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You heat leftover food in the microwave. Does this show an energy transformation?

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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When you look in a mirror, light is reflected off its surface. Does this show an energy transformation?

• Yes

• No

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