Question

There is an initial change in energy, the chemical energy in the battery (power source) is changed to electric energy. What type of energy changes occur as the electrical energy moves through the circuit? (select two)

(4 points)
Responses

Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy

Sound Energy
Sound Energy

Thermal Energy
Thermal Energy

Chemical Energy
Chemical Energy

Answer 1

Thermal Energy and Sound Energy.

As electrical energy flows through circuit elements it’s commonly converted to heat (resistive losses) and, if the circuit drives a speaker/buzzer, to sound. Chemical was the initial source; nuclear is not involved.