This DOES show an energy transfer to an object. This does NOT show an energy transfer to an object.
Ms. Smith waits patiently while her students settle into their seats.
This DOES show an energy transfer to an object. – Ms. Smith waits patiently while her students settle into their seats.
This does NOT show an energy transfer to an object. – Ms. Smith waits patiently while her students settle into their seats.
Ms. Smith pushes her markers out of the way so she can put her papers on the table.
This DOES show an energy transfer to an object. – Ms. Smith pushes her markers out of the way so she can put her papers on the table.
This does NOT show an energy transfer to an object. – Ms. Smith pushes her markers out of the way so she can put her papers on the table.
Ms. Smith picks up a book, drops it, and allows it to hit the floor.
This DOES show an energy transfer to an object. – Ms. Smith picks up a book, drops it, and allows it to hit the floor.
This does NOT show an energy transfer to an object. – Ms. Smith picks up a book, drops it, and allows it to hit the floor.
Ms. Smith throws a piece of trash into the trash can.
This DOES show an energy transfer to an object. – Ms. Smith throws a piece of trash into the trash can.
This DOES show an energy transfer to an object. - Ms. Smith throws a piece of trash into the trash can.
This DOES show an energy transfer to an object. - Ms. Smith throws a piece of trash into the trash can.
Explanation: When Ms. Smith throws a piece of trash into the trash can, she is applying force to the trash, which causes it to move. This transfer of energy from Ms. Smith's hand to the trash is an example of energy transfer to an object.