Question

Directions: Choose the letter of the one most correct answer. Be ready ot defend your claim with evidence and reasoning.



The image shows the parts of a flashlight. Click the image to enlarge it.


What energy tranformation happens when the flashlight is turned on?

Image reference
A.
chemical -> electrical -> light

B.
electrical -> chemical -> thermal

C.
magnetic -> mechanical -> light

D.
potential -> electrical -> thermal

Answer 1

The most correct answer is:

**A. chemical -> electrical -> light**

**Reasoning:**
When you turn on a flashlight, it typically uses batteries that contain chemical energy. When the circuit is completed (the flashlight is turned on), this chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy. The electrical energy then flows through the components of the flashlight, primarily the LED or bulb, where it is converted into light energy.

- **Chemical energy** in the batteries is used to produce **electrical energy**.
- This **electrical energy** then produces **light energy**, illuminating the flashlight.

None of the other options accurately describe the process involved in turning on a standard battery-operated flashlight.