You are making toast. You take two slices of bread and put them into the slots of a toaster. Then you plug in the toaster and press the button down. One minute later you hear two golden, crispy slices pop up. Which table correctly matches the action with the type of energy?(1 point) Responses

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To correctly match the actions in the process of making toast with the types of energy involved, we can analyze the steps:

  1. Putting bread into the toaster: This can be associated with mechanical energy (the energy due to motion).

  2. Plugging in the toaster: This step involves electrical energy, as the toaster needs to be plugged in to function.

  3. Pressing the button down: This is also related to mechanical energy, as you are applying force to the button.

  4. Toaster heating and cooking the bread: This involves thermal energy, as the toaster converts electrical energy into heat to toast the bread.

  5. Slices of bread popping up: This is a result of mechanical energy, as the popping mechanism uses a spring-driven motion to push the toast up.

Summary of Energy Types:

  • Mechanical Energy: Putting the bread in, pressing the button, and the slices popping up.
  • Electrical Energy: When the toaster is plugged in and operating.
  • Thermal Energy: Heating the bread during the toasting process.

A correct table would display these actions corresponding to their energy types appropriately. If you have specific options in mind, feel free to share, and I can help you identify the correct match!