Energy Transformation TEK 6.9C

This appliance dries clothes primarily by converting —

• electrical energy to heat and mechanical energy

• mechanical energy to heat and electrical energy

• electrical energy to heat and light

• mechanical energy to heat and vaporization

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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 shows an energy transformation from chemical energy to electrical to light energy?

• A bolt of lightning lights the night sky.
• A candle glows brightly in the dark.
• A fire in a fireplace lights up a room.
• A battery causes a flashlight to shine.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

Which of the following devices transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

• An e-reader
• a fan
• a manual pencil sharpener
• ipod

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-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is produced during ALL energy transformations?

• Sound Energy
• Mechanical Energy
• Thermal Energy
• Chemical Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A Steam Locomotive uses wood or coal, to create steam from water. This steam moves pistons, and thus, the train. Choose the best energy transformation below for a steam locomotive.

• Thermal --> Mechanical --> Chemical (plus heat)

• Chemical --> Thermal --> Mechanical (plus heat)

• Mechanical --> Chemical --> Thermal (plus heat)

• Electrical -> Chemical --> Thermal (plus heat)

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Turning on a light is most like which energy transformation below?

• Chemical to Electrical to Thermal to Light

• Chemical to Electrical to Light (plus thermal)

• Mechanical to Electrical to Light (plus thermal)

• Electrical to Chemical to light (plus thermal)

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

• Chemical --> Radiant

• Thermal --> Chemical

• Radiant --> Chemical

• Mechanical --> Thermal

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3