A light is connected to a battery as shown below. The battery has 9 volts. What type of energy transfer occurs?

Question

A. Chemical energy to Mechanical energy to light energy
B. Chemical energy to Electrical energy to light energy
C. Electrical energy to Mechanical energy to light energy
D. Mechanical energy to Electrical energy to light energy

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Chemical energy to Electrical energy to light energy.

In this scenario, the battery converts chemical energy stored in its cells into electrical energy, and then this electrical energy powers the light, producing light energy.