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Crude oil (oil in its natural state) is extracted from underneath the earth's surface and is then heated to 370 degrees centigrade. This seperates the different fuels that are derived from oil such as Petrol and Diesel. Those fuels are then modified slightly and are used to fuel cars.
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What is the leading source of energy used in the US?
Oil
What is the earliest source of energy over used by mankind?
Oil
What is the energy source most likely to be used up first?
Oil
An example of a source of energy?
Coal, oil, uranium Sun, wind, and water are now being used for energy.
What are the positive effects on society of oil used as an energy source?
The use of oil as an energy sources allows you to fly almost anywhere in the world quite easily.
What is the source of energy is the electromagnet?
oil
Source of fossil energy?
Oil
How is oil a source of energy?
Oil has a reserve of chemical energy. If we burn it, that gets converted to heat energy.
Why is electricity a secondary energy source?
another source of energy must be used to make electricity
What is secondary source of energy for your body?
The second source of energy for your body, after Carbohydrates (straches, sugars), are the Lipids (fats: oil, butter).Lipids are used for long term energy storage (days to years)
What is the original source of energy for oil?
The sun
What is the original source of energy for gas?
Oil
