GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GENERAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What kind of energy transfer occurs in a toaster?
A
electrical energy > thermal energy
B
thermal energy > electrical energy
C
mechanical energy > thermal energy
D
kinetic energy > potential energy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The toaster consist of the heating element. When electrical energy passes through this heating element, it converts this electrical energy to heat energy which helps to prepare toast (bread that turns brown on exposure to heat). Hence electrical energy is transformed to heat energy in a electric toaster.

Detailed explanation-2: -A toaster is found in most kitchens and is a popular home appliance for toasting bread or heating up certain pre-baked toaster pastries. The bread toaster uses from 800 to 1500 watts of energy when in use, an average toaster will use around 1200 watts.

Detailed explanation-3: -A slice of bread gets heated from the heated filament in a toaster by convection. Air is heated by filament by convection and radiation and heated air transfers the heat to the bread by convection.

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