Question

In terms of energy, think about what happens when you eat a hot meal. Describe all the different forms of energy that you experience. For example, if you are eating under a lamp, its electromagnetic energy helps you see the food. Explain the source of each form of energy.

Answer 1

The blackbody radiation of hot food can be felt on the skin in addition to the convective heat over the food. The thermal energy of the food can be felt through conductive heat when the food is touched, either by the hand or the mouth. The chemical energy in the food will be transferred to your body through the digestive system.