You burn a log on a fire. You use the fire to warm yourself and to light up the room to read a book. Which energy transformation is taking place?
A. Chemical energy is transformed to nuclear energy and thermal energy.
B. Thermal energy is transformed to light energy and chemical energy.
C. Chemical energy is transformed to light energy and thermal energy.
D. Nuclear energy is transformed to potential energy and thermal energy.
Answer (1)
The burning of a log transforms chemical energy into thermal and light energy. This process provides warmth and illumination. The correct answer is that chemical energy is converted to light and thermal energy. ;
