Question

Energy from sunlight is _____; if it is harnessed to move a turbine and generate electricity, then it has been converted to _____.
A.) radiant energy; mechanical energy
B.) nuclear energy; radiant energy
C.) heat energy; nuclear energy
D.) heat energy; radiant energy

Answer 1

It is A
Since radiant energy is energy that travels through waves, particularly electromagnetic radiation (heat or x-rays), then it has to be radiant energy. Mechanical energy is used to move objects such as that of a turbine.