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Which of these is an example of electrical energy being converted to mechanical energy?

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Sunlight used by plants in photosynthesis
Ceiling fan
Lightning striking the ground

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Answer:

Ceiling fan

Step-by-step explanation:

A ceiling fan is an example of electrical energy being converted to mechanical energy.

The blades of the fan are driven by motor within the system.

  • Energy in a system is converted from one form to the other.
  • Energy is neither created nor destroyed as we know from the law of conservation of energy.
  • In this regard, the electrical energy from the outlet powers the motor.
  • As the motor inside the fan spins, the blade in turn begins to rotate.
  • The motion of the blade is the expression of mechanical energy.
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