An electric fan is plugged into an outlet and the circuit completed, making the fan blades spin. Which of the following correctly describes this situation?
Responses
Electrical energy is destroyed, and mechanical energy is created.
Electrical energy is destroyed, and mechanical energy is created.
Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy.
Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy.
Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.
Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.
Mechanical energy is destroyed, and electrical energy is created.
Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.
The correct description for the situation is: Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.
The correct response is: Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.
When an electric fan is plugged into an outlet, an electrical circuit is completed. The flow of electric current from the outlet powers the fan motor. Within the motor, the electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy. This conversion takes place through the interaction of magnetic fields and electric currents, causing the fan blades to spin and creating the mechanical energy that is responsible for the movement of the fan. Therefore, electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy in this situation.