What kind of energy transformation takes place in the following gadgets. [3]
(a) Steam engine
(b) Electric heater
(c) Electric bulb

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Solution

Dear Student,

a)Steam engine
Thermal energy $\to$ Mechanical energy.

b)Electric heater
Electric energy $\to$ Thermal energy

c)Electric bulb
Electric energy $\to$ Light energy and Thermal energy

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