The Conversion Between Different States of Energy (E

question 53

Multiple Choice

The conversion between different states of energy (e.g.potential energy to kinetic energy) :

• A)is not 100% efficent
• B)is 100% efficent
• C)typically generates heat
• D)is not possible,energy can not change its state.
• E)both A and C are correct.

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Definitions:

Semiannual Payments

Payments made twice a year, often in the context of loan repayments or interest payments.

Compounded Semiannually

A method of calculating interest where the interest earned over half a year is added to the principal, and the new total becomes the basis for the next round of interest calculation.

Cost

The monetary value spent by a company to produce or acquire goods or services, including manufacturing and operating expenses.

Compounded Annually

The process of adding interest to the principal sum of a deposit or loan, with the interest that has been added also earning interest from that point on.