Which of the following energy transformations occurs when electric current passes through a resistor?   a. Electrical energy is converted to nuclear energy.  b. Heat energy is converted to electrical energy.  c. Mechanical energy is converted to gravitational energy.  d. Electrical energy is converted to heat energy.  e. Electrical energy is converted to mechanical energy.

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Which of the following energy transformations occurs when electric current passes through a resistor?

 

a.

Electrical energy is converted to nuclear energy.

 b.

Heat energy is converted to electrical energy.

 c.

Mechanical energy is converted to gravitational energy.

 d.

Electrical energy is converted to heat energy.

 e.

Electrical energy is converted to mechanical energy.

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