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Question
The energy conversion in a washing machine is from ______.
Options
magnetic to electrical
electrical to mechanical
electrical to magnetic
magnetic to electrica
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Solution
The energy conversion in a washing machine is from electrical to mechanical.
Explanation:
When a DC motor is used, the electrical energy that powers the washing machine is transformed into mechanical kinetic rotational energy.
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