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What energy conversions occur when a car engine burns gasoline?
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∙ 14y ago
Chemical potential energy in the battery is converted to actual electrical energy which is converted to magnetic potential energy in the starter, producing mechanical kinetic energy in the gears which turn the motor over. The turning of the motor closes switches (kinetic) and moves valves (kinetic) which produce high energy voltage (potential) from the battery power which cause sparks in the cylinders (electrical) which in moving have drawn in gasoline vapor mixed with air (potential chemical energy) which when ignited produces linear kinetic energy in the moving cylinders, which push the cranks of the crank shaft to make rotational kinetic energy. The flywheel moves with the crank shaft storing potential energy which is released a fraction of a second later in keeping the engine turning while pushing up the cylinders to compress the vapor.
Meanwhile, the spinning of the alternator by a belt pushes electricity into the battery were it is converted back to chemical potential energy for next time.
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Gasoline engine convert chemical energy into kinetic energy. true or false?
A gasoline engine converts chemical energy into mechanical energy.
When gasoline burns what kind of energy does it change into?
Thermal energy
What happens when gasoline burns in an engine?
the gasoline is used to create small explosions in the cylinder and pushes the pistons out to eventually turn a shaft. In theory, heat is converted into work.
Is burning gasoline in a lawnmower a physical or a chemical change?
Any burning is a chemical change. When gasoline (mostly a hydrocarbon called octane) burns, or combusts, it reacts with oxygen in the air to produce water vapor, carbon dioxide, and a bunch of heat energy, which your lawn mower engine harnesses to do work (turn the blade.)
What energy of coal is released as it burns?
chemical energy into heat energy
What energy conversions occur when a car engine burns gas?
MOTION
Gasoline engine convert chemical energy into kinetic energy. true or false?
A gasoline engine converts chemical energy into mechanical energy.
What the names of three energy take place when a car engine burns gasoline?
Potential, then chemical, then mechanical.
When gasoline burns what kind of energy does it change into?
Thermal energy
What is a gasoline engine?
That's an engine that burns gasoline, to produce motion. Many car engines use gasoline as fuel.
What energy transformation occurs when gasoline burns in an automobile?
fire energy
Is gasoline burns in an engine a chemical or physical change?
Chemical change
What happens when fuel such as coal or gasoline burns?
we release the potential energy to heat energy to do work
What energy transformations occur when a car engine burns gasoline?
a controlled explosion (combustion) of fuel and air ignites expnds and is converted to rotational torque (power)
Which statement is an example of the law of conservation of energy?
A soccer ball eventually stops because its energy disappears. When a light bulb is turned on, electrical energy is converted to light and heat. An automobile engine burns gasoline to converts its chemical energy to electrical energy.
Is the energy produced when gasoline burns extensive?
Yes - enough to power motor vehicles
What energy takes place when a car's engine burns gasoline?
It goes from potential(before being burnt) to chemical(being burnt), to mechanical, with the pressure pushing the piston down.
