In a ceiling fan, electrical energy, N, is transferred to another form, M. Energy transfers are never 100% efficient. Some of the energy is "wasted" as heat. To what form is the electrical energy (N) transferred (M) to allow the ceiling fan to function?

Question

Responses
A light energylight energy
B mechanical energymechanical energy
C chemical energychemical energy
D sound energy

Answer 1

In a ceiling fan, the electrical energy (N) is primarily transferred to mechanical energy (M) to allow the fan to function. The electric motor in the fan converts electrical energy into rotational motion, which is what moves the fan blades.

Therefore, the correct response is:

B mechanical energy