Set up 1: Bicycle Generator

I. Observe the initial setup. How does the energy converted from one form to
another?

In the simplest terms possible, as the rider pedals the bike, the back wheel
moves, the back wheel moves the motor, and the motor generates electricity,
this electricity is transferred through wires to power an appliance. In energy
terms, the chemical energy coming from the food that the boy consumed
enables the boy’s body to power the muscles in his legs to move the pedals
which transforms the energy into mechanical. This mechanical energy moving
the pedals moves the wheel which moves the generator. The generator
transforms the mechanical energy into electrical energy and using a converter
and inverter the direct current (DC) is transformed into alternating current
(AC) that can use to power a small appliance, such as a water heater. The
electrical energy is then converted to thermal energy

II. What are the different practical applications of this conversion?

The conversion of mechanical energy to electrical can be done manually.

With this conversion, it is possible to design a human-powered energy
generator. Even with the simple materials that can be found inside the house
people can generate electricity for their own use. Small appliances can be
powered by a bicycle generator or other material that has a wheel.
 Set up 2: Solar Power System

I. Observe another setup by mixing and matching the different

instruments/equipment. How does the energy converted from one form to
another?
The sun emits energy which is light energy. When the sun shines onto a solar
panel, energy from the sunlight is absorbed by the photovoltaic (PV) cells in
the panel. The PV cells convert the light energy to electrical energy, DC
current, which flows to an inverter. The inverter converts the electricity from
DC to AC, which you can then use to light a light bulb. Converting electrical
energy to light energy.

II. What are the different practical applications of this conversion?

With this conversion, of light energy to electrical energy. Remotely situated
places that don’t have access to electricity can take advantage of the light
energy from the sun to produce electricity to power not just their lights but
even their appliances. Additionally, the reduction of electricity bills can be
possible. The light energy is a truly renewable energy source. It can be
harnessed in all areas of the world and is available every day therefore, using
solar panels helps reduce electricity bills.
 Set up 3: Hydrothermal Generator

I. Observe another setup by mixing and matching the different

instruments/equipment. How does the energy converted from one form to
another?
The setup uses steam to produce electricity. The heat energy from the fire
transfers to the pot and water. As the fire continues to heat the water it will
reach boiling point and steam is created. The thermal energy from the steam
is converted into mechanical energy in the turbine, which powers the
generator. The generator converts the mechanical energy into electrical
energy that enables the fan to work. The electrical energy is converted into
mechanical energy by the fan.
II. What are the different practical applications of this conversion?
The setup can be compared to how geothermal power plant work. In this
setup, the fire boils the water which created steam, steam makes the turbine
work which powers the generator and converts mechanical energy to
electrical energy. The same concept is done in geothermal power plants. A
large body of water produces steam due to the heat from the earth. The
steam that comes from reservoirs of hot water found a few miles or more
below the earth's surface rotates a turbine that activates a generator, which
produces electricity. This conversion enables people to utilize the
hydrothermal energy coming from the large body of water and the heat
coming from the earth to be used to produce electricity. Geothermal energy
is available 24 hours a day. It can even be extracted without burning fossil
fuels such as coal, gas, or oil. Therefore, with the use of this conversion, the
production of electrical energy that is relatively clean would be possible.