What kind of energy transfers are these

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The discussion revolves around identifying and describing various energy transfers in a series of biological and mechanical processes. The subject area includes concepts of energy transformation, particularly in the context of food chains and industrial processes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the nature of energy transfers, suggesting that energy should be described in terms of starting and ending forms. There are attempts to clarify specific energy transformations, particularly regarding the processes involving coal and factories.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on how to phrase energy transfers correctly, while others are seeking confirmation on the accuracy of their energy classifications. Multiple interpretations of the energy transformations are being explored, particularly for the later processes involving factories.

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There is an emphasis on correctly identifying energy types and transformations, with some participants expressing uncertainty about specific transfers. The original poster is encouraged to clarify their understanding without definitive answers being provided.

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Homework Statement


Sun to plant
Worm eating a plant
Bird eating a worm
Human eating a bird
Human throwing a ball up in the air
Plant to coal
Coal to a factory
Factory to power lines
Power lines to computer
Sun to Rubber tree
Rubber tree to factory
Factory to ball (manufacture)

The Attempt at a Solution



Sun to plant - light energy
Worm eating a plant - chemical energy
Bird eating a worm - chemical energy
Human eating a bird - chemical energy
Human throwing a ball up in the air
Plant to coal - chemical energy
Coal to a factory
Factory to power lines
Power lines to computer - electric energy
Sun to Rubber tree - light energy
Rubber tree to factory
Factory to ball (manufacture)

Correct me if I'm wrong on these.
 
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Looks like you have the right idea, but a transfer involves going from one form of energy to the next, so I think you should rephrase your answers in the form of: (starting energy) to (ending energy).

For example, the first one would sound better as: light energy to chemical energy
 
jackarms said:
Looks like you have the right idea, but a transfer involves going from one form of energy to the next, so I think you should rephrase your answers in the form of: (starting energy) to (ending energy).

For example, the first one would sound better as: light energy to chemical energy

Oh, thanks. Do you know if the ones i have so far are right? I think these two are chemical, but i may be wrong

Coal to a factory
Factory to power lines

I have no clue about these two

Rubber tree to factory
Factory to ball (manufacture)
 
What kind of energy is it when

Human to a ball
Coal to a factory
Factory to power lines
Rubber tree to factory
Factory to ball (manufacture)
 
energychartflo said:
What kind of energy is it when

Human to a ball
Coal to a factory
Factory to power lines
Rubber tree to factory
Factory to ball (manufacture)
With kinds of energy transformations is one familiar?
 

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