Forms of Energy Transformations in Electric Circuits

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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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What type of energy transformation in an electric hot plate is plugged in?

• electrical to light

• mechanical to electrical to light

• thermal to mechanical to light

• electrical to thermal

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which part of the simple circuit shown is the power source?

• Switch

• Wire

• Bulb

• Battery

What do Electric Circuit Labs help students understand?

• The effects of force on the motion of objects

• The importance of energy conservation

• How electricity flows and the role of different components in circuits

• The debate between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources

The diagram shows a complete circuit with a battery and a buzzer making noise. This circuit works by transforming -

• chemical energy to electrical to sound.

• electrical energy to thermal to light.

• sound energy to electrical to chemical.

• mechanical energy to electrical to sound.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Students build a circuit that has wires that connects a battery to a switch and a fan.

Which energy transformations happen when the students close the circuit and the blades of the fan begin to spin?

• Chemical to mechanical to electrical

• Electrical to chemical to mechanical

• Chemical to electrical to mechanical

• Mechanical to electrical to chemical

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112.18.b.9.C

Which energy transformation happen when the students close the circuit and the blades of the fan begin to spin?

• F

• G

• H

• J

The electrical energy of the stove is transferred to _____ energy.

• Solar

• Thermal

• Potential

• Electrical

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which of the following energy transformations occur when the lamp is plugged into the outlet and the bulb is inserted into the lamp?

• thermal - electrical - light

• electrical - light - thermal

• light - thermal - electrical

• electrical - thermal - light

What transformation occurs in a toaster?

• Electrical to radiant

• Electrical to thermal

• Thermal to mechanical

• Solar to electrical