This DOES show an energy transfer to an object. This does NOT show an energy transfer to an object.
Sandra sees a new kind of breakfast pastry sitting on a high shelf.
This does NOT show an energy transfer to an object.
This does NOT show an energy transfer to an object.
In order to determine whether there is an energy transfer to an object in this scenario, we need to understand what kind of energy transfer we are looking for.
If Sandra sees the breakfast pastry on the high shelf but there is no other action or interaction happening, then there is no energy transfer taking place. Sandra's observation of the pastry does not involve any transfer of energy to the object. Therefore, the statement "This does NOT show an energy transfer to an object" would be applicable in this case.
However, if Sandra were to reach for the pastry and grab it, then there would be an energy transfer involved. In this case, the energy transfer would be from Sandra's kinetic energy, which is the energy of her moving hand, to the pastry. The energy transfer occurs when Sandra applies force to the pastry, causing it to move and potentially gain some kinetic energy as well. In such a scenario, the statement "This DOES show an energy transfer to an object" would be applicable.