electrical energy is converted to other forms and

Question 1

What’s an example of electrical energy converted to light energy?

Answer 1

Light bulbs (incandescent, LED) – When electric current flows through the filament or LED, it produces light

Question 2

What’s an example of electrical energy converted to heat energy?

Answer 2

Electric heaters – Electrical energy is converted to heat to warm up a room.

Question 3

What’s an example of electrical energy converted to mechanical energy?

Answer 3

Electric motors – Electrical energy is converted into rotational mechanical energy to move fans, machines, or cars

Question 4

What’s an example of electrical energy converted to sound energy?

Answer 4

Speakers – Electrical signals are converted to sound waves that we can hear.

Question 5

What’s an example of electrical energy converted to chemical energy?

Answer 5

Electrolysis – Electrical energy is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen or in rechargeable batteries to store energy.

Question 6

What’s an example of mechanical energy converted to electrical energy?

Answer 6

Generators – Mechanical energy (e.g., from wind or turbines) is used to generate electrical energy.

Question 7

What’s an example of light energy converted to electrical energy?

Answer 7

Solar panels – Convert sunlight (light energy) into electrical energy through photovoltaic cells.

Question 8

What’s an example of heat energy converted to electrical energy?

Answer 8

Thermoelectric generators – Heat is converted into electrical energy, often used in remote or off-grid locations.

Question 9

What’s an example of electrical energy converted to magnetic energy?

Answer 9

Electromagnets – Electrical current flowing through a coil creates a magnetic field.