Question

Use the buttons at the simulation to recreate the images you see with each question. Then use the simulation to answer the question.



Set up the simulation like this image.



(6 points)
When the girl starts pedaling, is transferred to . The generator uses that energy and converts it into . Finally, the energy into .

Answer 1

When the girl starts pedaling, chemical (muscle) energy is transferred to mechanical (kinetic) energy of the bicycle. The generator uses that mechanical energy and converts it into electrical energy. Finally the electrical energy is converted into light energy (and some thermal energy).