Question

Nick pulls into a gas station and fills up his tank. He then starts his car, turns on his headlights, and drives away. Beginning with the gasoline, list and explain the energy conversions taking place as he drives away.

Answer 1

Answer:

1.) Chemical energy to mechanical energy

2.) Electrical energy to light energy

3.) Mechanical energy to kinetic energy.

Explanation:

1.) For Nick to pull,

Chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy.

2.). Starting the car,

Chemical energy is converted into mechanical energy.

3.) To turn on his headlight,

Electrical energy is converted to light energy

4.) Then drive away,

Mechanical energy is converted to kinetic energy.