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Why is combustion of fuel necessary for heat engines to do work?

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The energy from fuel can only be used when it is in the form of thermal energy. The energy stored in the chemical bonds of fuel are converted to thermal energy when the fuel is burned.

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Because during combustion reaction, heat energy is released and it's this energy that is converted to work

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