Question

Using the gizmo, create four energy paths to explain how the toaster could get its energy. (one path will only have three objects.)

Answer 1

The toaster can get its energy from different sources such as electrical energy from an outlet, chemical energy in a battery, solar energy from the sun, or chemical energy in wood. The energy is then transformed and transferred as thermal energy (heat) to toast the bread.

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the gizmo, you can create four energy paths to explain how the toaster could get its energy. Here are four possible paths:

1. Path 1: Electrical energy from an outlet -> Electrical energy in the toaster -> Thermal energy (heat) in the toaster -> Thermal energy transferred to the bread
2. Path 2: Chemical energy in a battery -> Electrical energy in the toaster -> Thermal energy (heat) in the toaster -> Thermal energy transferred to the bread
3. Path 3: Solar energy from the sun -> Electrical energy in a solar panel -> Electrical energy in the toaster -> Thermal energy (heat) in the toaster -> Thermal energy transferred to the bread
4. Path 4: Chemical energy in wood -> Thermal energy (heat) from burning wood -> Thermal energy in a steam turbine -> Mechanical energy in the turbine -> Electrical energy produced by a generator -> Electrical energy in the toaster -> Thermal energy (heat) in the toaster -> Thermal energy transferred to the bread