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The conversion of potential energy in coal into the kinetic energy that heats steam is an expression of:

A. the first law of thermodynamics

B. the second law of thermodynamics

C. both laws

D. neither law

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Second law states that conversion of energy is not 100percent efficient, some are lost as heat energy

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