Question

Lena is playing with a remote-controlled car in her backyard. She knows that the car uses a wheel and axle to move. What is the primary source of power for the wheel and axle in the remote-controlled car?
A.
friction between the ground and the tires

B.
radio waves from the remote control

C.
chemical energy from the batteries

D.
potential energy with the car sitting at the top of a small hill

Answer 1

Answer:

C. chemical energy from the batteries

Explanation:

Remote-controlled car or commonly called RC cars are toy vehicles that are controlled or propelled to move from a distance by a wire-connected remote that sends radiowaves to the receiver. According to this question involving the remote-controlled car Lena is playing with, a transmitter from the remote propels the wheel and axle to make the car move.

The car contains a battery cell that uses it's chemical energy as a source of power for the wheel and axle system. Hence, the chemical energy from the batteries of a remote-controlled car powers the wheel and axle to make the car move.