Question
What is the energy transformation that occurs when a smoke alarm goes off?
a
Sound to light
b
Electrical to sound
c
Potential to electrical
d
Electrical to potential
a
Sound to light
b
Electrical to sound
c
Potential to electrical
d
Electrical to potential
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **b: Electrical to sound**.
In a smoke alarm, when it detects smoke, it activates the circuitry (electrical energy) that triggers the alarm sound (sound energy).
In a smoke alarm, when it detects smoke, it activates the circuitry (electrical energy) that triggers the alarm sound (sound energy).