Which statement correctly describes the energy transformations that take place when the lamp is plugged into the wall outlet?

Question

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Responses

A.Chemical energy from the outlet moves through the wire and will be transformed into sound and light energy when the lamp turns on.

B.Chemical energy from the outlet will be transformed into light and electrical energy when the lamp turns on.

C.Electrical energy from the outlet moves through the wire and will be transformed into only light energy when the lamp turns on.

D.Electrical energy from the outlet moves through the wire and will be transformed into light and thermal energy when the lamp turns on.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes the energy transformations when the lamp is plugged into the wall outlet is:

D. Electrical energy from the outlet moves through the wire and will be transformed into light and thermal energy when the lamp turns on.

This is because when the lamp is on, electrical energy is converted into light energy (the light emitted) and thermal energy (heat generated by the filament or LEDs in the lamp).