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When an electric kettle containing cold water is switched on, the water in it starts boiling after a few minutes. What is the source of the heat energy of the boiling water? (3 points)

a. Mechanical energy from the power socket

b. Newly created energy that increased the total energy

c. Mechanical energy from the heating element in the kettle

d. Already existing energy that was present in some other form

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i say D already existing energy
User NoSkill
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Answer:

Mechanical energy from the heating element in the kettle

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because the Element creates Mechanical and heat energy

User Corey Alix
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