Types of Energy and Transformations

Electrical Energy to Thermal Energy and Radiant Energy

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Chemical Energy to Thermal Energy and

Radiant Energy

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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

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

• chemical to mechanical to electrical to radiant

• radiant to electrical to sound

• chemical to radiant to mechanical to electrical

• electric to radiant to chemical

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What energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?

• Electrical to chemical to light

• Sound to chemical to mechanical

• Chemical to electrical to sound

• Light to electrical to thermal

In energy transformations, "wasted energy" usually takes what form?

• heat

• chemical energy

• light

• sound waves

On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?

• At the bottom of a big hill

• When going around a corner

• When going upside down

• At the top of a big hill

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Energy that transfers heat is?

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• Mechanical energy

• Kinetic energy

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Which form of energy travels in waves?

• Chemical

• Electromagnetic

• Nuclear

• Mechanical

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When rolling a marble down a ramp when does it have the most potential energy?

• At the bottom of the ramp

• While traveling down the ramp

• While being lifted to the top of the ramp

• At the top of the ramp

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