The hands on a battery clock are which type of energy?
A. chemical to kinetic
B. potential to chemical
C. kinetic to potential
D. thermal to kinetic
I think C
I don't think the question makes any sense. The hands are not anything. I suspect the answer the author wants is A; i.e., chemical energy drives the clock hands to move.
To determine the type of energy involved in the hands of a battery clock, let's break down the options:
A. Chemical to kinetic - Chemical energy is stored in the battery, and it is converted into kinetic energy to move the clock's hands. This option is plausible.
B. Potential to chemical - This option does not seem to apply in the case of a battery clock. Potential energy is typically associated with an object's position or condition, which is not relevant to the hands on a clock.
C. Kinetic to potential - This option does not seem to apply either. Potential energy is typically associated with an object's position or condition, and it does not appear to be involved in the movement of a battery clock's hands.
D. Thermal to kinetic - Thermal energy refers to heat energy, and it is not directly related to the movement of the hands on a battery clock.
Given these considerations, option A, "chemical to kinetic," is the most appropriate choice. The chemical energy stored in the battery is converted into kinetic energy, which moves the hands of the clock.