3.8: Energy In and Energy Out Quiz (use 3.7)

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the transformation of electrical energy into thermal energy?

• A windmill generating electricity.

• A toaster heating bread.

• A car rolling down a hill.

• A flashlight shining light.

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A student observes a pendulum swinging back and forth. Which type of energy transformation is primarily occurring?

• Electrical to thermal

• Mechanical to thermal

• Mechanical to mechanical

• Thermal to electrical

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Explain how solar panels convert energy from one form to another and identify the types of energy involved.

• Solar panels convert thermal energy to electrical energy.

• Solar panels convert visible energy to electrical energy.

• Solar panels convert mechanical energy to thermal energy.

• Solar panels convert electrical energy to mechanical energy.

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Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy being converted into electrical energy?

• A battery powering a remote control.

• A wind turbine generating electricity.

• A light bulb emitting light.

• A stove heating a pot of water.

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A cup of coffee cools down over time. Which type of energy transformation is primarily occurring?

• Electrical to thermal

• Thermal to mechanical

• Thermal to thermal

• Thermal to visible

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Describe the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight is turned on.

• Electrical energy is transformed into visible energy.

• Mechanical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

• Thermal energy is transformed into electrical energy.

• Visible energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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Which of the following best describes the energy transformation in a hydroelectric dam?

• Mechanical to electrical

• Thermal to mechanical

• Electrical to thermal

• Visible to electrical

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A car engine converts energy from one form to another. Identify the primary energy transformation that occurs.

• Electrical to mechanical

• Thermal to mechanical

• Mechanical to electrical

• Visible to thermal

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Analyze the energy transformations that occur when a windmill is used to pump water.

• Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy.

• Mechanical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

• Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

• Thermal energy is transformed into visible energy.

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Which of the following is an example of visible energy being used in everyday life?

• A microwave heating food.

• A solar calculator operating.

• A refrigerator cooling food.

• A car engine running.

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