Energy Transformations in Circuits Quiz

Emilio and Riley are using a flashlight during a camping trip. Which of the following best describes the transformation of energy in the flashlight when it is turned on?

• Electrical energy to chemical energy to light energy

• Chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy

• Light energy to chemical energy to electrical energy

• Thermal energy to electrical energy to chemical energy

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Riley and Emilio are working on a science project. What do they need for a complete electrical circuit to function properly?

(a)  

• A battery, a switch, and a resistor

• A power source, a conductor, and a load
• A light bulb, a switch, and a capacitor

• A resistor, a capacitor, and a diode

Riley and Emilio set up a simple circuit with a battery and a light bulb. What type of energy transformation occurs when the circuit is closed?

(a)  

• Electrical energy to sound energy

• Chemical energy to thermal energy

• Electrical energy to light energy
• Thermal energy to electrical energy

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Emilio and Jonah are working on a science project. Which of the following components is necessary to transform electrical energy into motion in their circuit?

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Emilio is building a simple circuit for a science project. When he uses a battery in the circuit, what type of energy does it initially provide?

(a)  

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy
• Sound energy

Emilio and Riley are working on a science project. Which of the following is an example of electrical energy being transformed into sound energy?

• A light bulb lighting up

• A fan spinning

• A radio playing music

• A heater warming a room

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Riley and Jonah are working on a science project involving a flashlight. What is the role of the battery in their flashlight?

• To convert light energy into electrical energy

• To store electrical energy

• To provide chemical energy that is transformed into electrical energy

• To convert thermal energy into chemical energy

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Emilio and Riley are working on a science project with a buzzer. What happens to electrical energy in their circuit with the buzzer?

• It is transformed into light energy

• It is transformed into sound energy

• It is transformed into thermal energy

• It is transformed into chemical energy

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Riley is using a battery-powered fan on a hot day. Which of the following best describes the energy transformation in the fan?

(a)  

• Chemical energy to electrical energy to motion ene
• Electrical energy to chemical energy to motion energy

• Light energy to electrical energy to motion energy

• Thermal energy to electrical energy to motion energy

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During a science project, Trevon and Riley are building a simple electrical circuit. What is the purpose of the switch they included in their circuit?

• To increase the voltage

• To open or close the circuit

• To transform electrical energy into thermal energy

• To store electrical energy

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