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A cannon fires a cannonball. Explain how the cannonball gains kinetic energy.

A. The sound of the explosion propels the cannonball.
B. The thermal energy of the explosion propels the cannonball.
C. The chemical energy of the explosives transforms into kinetic energy.
D. The electrical potential energy of the explosives transforms into kinetic energy.

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Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

its C because energy cant be destroy nor created its just can be transfer in a way such as the chemical solution that release energy to propel the cannonball thus the kinetic energy (movement)

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

I would try c but i'm not 100% positive

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