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What type of energy is converted when gasoline burns in an engine
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What type of energy is converted when gasoline burns in an engine

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chemical potential energy

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When gasoline burns in the engine, it is oxidised and energy is liberated.

Here the chemical energy of gasoline is converted into mechanical energy to move the vehicle.
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