Question

Select the type of energy involved in each step.

You turn on the burner of a gas stove:

The gas ignites:

The gas warms the water in a pan:

Answer 1

- You turn on the burner of a gas stove: mechanical energy (you do work turning the valve/knob).
- The gas ignites: chemical energy in the gas is released (converted into thermal energy and light).
- The gas warms the water in a pan: thermal energy (heat) is transferred to the water, raising its internal energy/temperature.