Multiple choice

Waves crashing into the shore shows which type of energy transformation?

  1. kinetic to chemical

  2. chemical to kinetic

  3. thermal to kinetic

  4. kinetic to sound
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D Correct answer
Explanation

As waves crash, the kinetic energy of the moving water is dissipated into the environment, often producing sound energy. The other options involve forms of energy not primarily associated with the mechanical impact of waves.

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