Question

In 2-3 sentences, discuss the types of energy transformations that can be observed in the picture below. picture of a marshmallow cooking

Answer 1

Chemical energy stored in the burning wood or charcoal is converted into thermal energy (heat) and electromagnetic radiation (light). That heat is transferred to the marshmallow by radiation, convection, and conduction, causing it to warm, melt, undergo chemical changes (browning/caramelization and charring), and, if ignited, release chemical energy as combustion.