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A space heater primarily converts electrical energy into

A. light energy
B. mechanical energy
C. sound energy
D. thermal energy

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Answer:

D. Thermal energy

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User Sarawut Positwinyu
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Answer: D. Thermal energy

Explanation
A space heater uses resistance elements that are heated by an electrical current.

The thermal energy, Q, generated in a resistance of R ohms that carries a current of I is
Q = I²R

This equation assumes that all the electrical energy is converted into thermal energy without losses.

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