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Heat is released when fossil fuels are burned. This is an example of

A.) Kinetic energy to chemical energy

B.) Potential energy to chemical energy

C.) Nuclear energy to thermal energy

D.) Chemical energy to thermal energy

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Answer:

b

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Answer: D.) Chemical energy to thermal energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The fossil fuels like petroleum, coal and others are composed of chemical substances in short they are the sources of chemical energy. These chemicals when burn proves to be good sources of thermal energy. Thus these are used to provide heat during winters and used as a source of fuel in automobiles.

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