Question

Describe the energy transfers and transformations that occur when a person rides a bicycle. Make sure to identify each example as an energy transfer or an energy transformation

Answer 1

chemical energy transformed to kinetic energy in muscles and/or body

kinetic energy transferred from legs to pedals

kinetic energy transferred from pedals to wheels

kinetic energy transformed to thermal energy due to friction (wheels get warm)

chemical energy transformed to thermal energy in muscles

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Answer 2

Here are the 5 Points you should include in your answer:

chemical energy transformed to kinetic energy in muscles and/or body

kinetic energy transferred from legs to pedals

kinetic energy transferred from pedals to wheels

kinetic energy transformed to thermal energy due to friction (wheels get warm)

chemical energy transformed to thermal energy in muscles