When an electric fan is plugged into a wall outlet, the fan blades spin as a result. What energy transformation occurred?(1 point)

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Responses

Electrical to mechanical
Electrical to mechanical

Mechanical energy is created, but electrical energy is destroyed.
Mechanical energy is created, but electrical energy is destroyed.

Electrical energy is created, but mechanical energy is destroyed.
Electrical energy is created, but mechanical energy is destroyed.

Mechanical to electrical

Answer 1

The correct response is: Electrical to mechanical.

When an electric fan is plugged into a wall outlet, electrical energy from the outlet is converted into mechanical energy, which causes the fan blades to spin.