Energy Transformations

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

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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What is the energy transformation?

• Mechanical to Kinetic to Sound
• Mechanical to Electrical to Light
• Electrical to Thermal to Mechanical
• Kinetic to Sound to Potential

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The Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.

• Solar
• Thermal
• Potential
• Electrical

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Energy transformations occur when...

• energy is created through conduction
• energy changes from one form to another
• two forces slide together that are touching
• a chemical reaction takes place

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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.

The diagram shows a circuit with the bulb glowing. How does the energy change as it moves from inside the battery, along the wires, and through the light bulb?

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

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

• transmission

• transportation

• transformation

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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 type of energy is electrons flowing through a wire?

• Electrical energy

• Chemical energy

• Kinetic energy

• Mechanical energy