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That's what coal, oil, or nuclear power plants do. The heat (for example, from burning coal) heats water; the water vapor builds up pressure, which can move a generator.
Please note that not ALL thermal energy can be converted into electrical energy, or into any type of energy for that matter; only part of it. Part of the thermal energy is lost forever, in the sense that it can't be used. For more details, do some reading about the Carnot cycle, and about the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
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What is the energy transfer in a light in the ceiling?
it is electrical to radiant and thermal I'm not sure about that answer i think it's electrical to light (useful energy) and thermal (which is the wasted energy)
What is the energy transfer diagram for a radio?
i think its: thermal energy (from source of biomass being heated) ---> kinetic energy (from steam turning the turbine) ---> electrical energy (generator)
How do you convert thermal energy into radiant energy?
Thermal energy can be converted into radiant energy through a process called thermal radiation. When an object's temperature increases, it emits electromagnetic radiation in the form of visible light, infrared, or ultraviolet radiation. This conversion is based on the object's temperature and its emissivity properties.
Can you think of a way to convert thermal energy into electrical energy?
That's what coal, oil, or nuclear power plants do. The heat (for example, from burning coal) heats water; the water vapor builds up pressure, which can move a generator. Please note that not ALL thermal energy can be converted into electrical energy, or into any type of energy for that matter; only part of it. Part of the thermal energy is lost forever, in the sense that it can't be used. For more details, do some reading about the Carnot cycle, and about the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
What is an example of how electrical energy can be converted to another form of energy at home?
Think of any device that needs to be plugged in, or that is connected to the power network.Light-bulbs: convert electrical energy to light.Toaster: converts electrical energy to heat.Refrigerator: uses electrical energy as a heat pump (takes heat out of the inside, into the outside).Computer: uses the electrical energy in electronic circuits; eventually the energy gets converted to heat. (In other devices, the electrical energy also gets converted to heat, eventually.)Computer monitor: converts the electrical energy to light energy.Loudspeaker: converts the electrical energy to sound.Etc.
Can an example of electrical energy changing to thermal energy Lights the energy?
When electrical energy flows through a light bulb, the resistance in the filament causes the electrons to collide with atoms, generating heat energy. This heat energy raises the temperature of the filament, causing it to emit light in addition to heat. So, the conversion of electrical energy to thermal energy primarily happens in the form of heat, with light being a byproduct of this process.
What type of energy travels from a toaster?
The answer I think is electrical energy and if u think I am wrong just comment back
What is the energy transformation in a hot glue gun?
In a hot glue gun, electrical energy is transformed into heat energy. The electrical energy from the power source is used to heat up a metal rod inside the gun, which melts the glue sticks and turns them into a liquid adhesive ready to be dispensed.
Can machines transfer energy?
Yes, machines can transfer energy from one form to another. For example, a generator can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, and a motor can convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
When heating a pot of water electrical energy from the cooking unit is changed to what other type of energy?
sorry i don't know but i think it's thermal energy
How do you convert electica energy to kinetic energy?
Think about a battery-powered motor. (Granted, the energy is originally chemical potential, but it is transferred to electrical potential when it comes out of the battery.)
What is a device that can convert thermal energy to Light energy?
Any body that gets hot enough will radiate light. The sun for example behaves like a black body at about 6000 degC, but that is not a sensible or economical process to copy for artificial light, which we can make using electrical energy. The filament in an incandescent light bulb is producing light because it is at a high temperature in a suitable gas, but there it is converting electrical energy not thermal. To convert thermal energy directly to light, you only have to think of a candle, there the hot flame is producing the light. This is refined in the old fashioned oil lamp. I recall these being used in rural areas before electricity was laid on. There is a reservoir for the burning oil, a pure form of kerosene, a wick and a mantle which gets very hot and radiates the light. A modern version used for camping has a small butane container attached to provide the thermal energy input to the flame and mantle.
