Question

which of the following devices converts electrical energy into useful thermal energy?

gas burner
hot plate

Explanation:

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Identify the target energy transformation

The question asks to identify which device converts electrical energy into useful thermal (heat) energy.

Analyze the gas burner

A gas burner uses chemical energy stored in fuel (like natural gas or propane) and converts it into thermal energy through combustion. It does not use electrical energy.

Analyze the hot plate

A hot plate is plugged into an electrical outlet, drawing electrical energy. It uses an internal heating element to convert this electrical energy directly into thermal energy to heat objects placed on it.

Analyze the electric motor

The bottom-left image shows an electric motor. An electric motor converts electrical energy primarily into mechanical (kinetic) energy.

Analyze the generator

The bottom-right image shows a portable generator. A generator converts mechanical energy (usually from a gasoline engine) into electrical energy.
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<mcq-option>(A) Gas burner</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(B) Hot plate</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(C) Electric motor</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) Generator</mcq-option>
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Analyze the gas burner

A gas burner uses chemical energy stored in fuel (like natural gas or propane) and converts it into thermal energy through combustion. It does not use electrical energy.

Analyze the hot plate

A hot plate is plugged into an electrical outlet, drawing electrical energy. It uses an internal heating element to convert this electrical energy directly into thermal energy to heat objects placed on it.

Analyze the electric motor

The bottom-left image shows an electric motor. An electric motor converts electrical energy primarily into mechanical (kinetic) energy.

Analyze the generator

The bottom-right image shows a portable generator. A generator converts mechanical energy (usually from a gasoline engine) into electrical energy.
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<mcq-option>(A) Gas burner</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(B) Hot plate</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>(C) Electric motor</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) Generator</mcq-option>
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