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The chemical potential energy in fossil fuels is converted to thermal energy (heat) by burning them.

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Q: When you burn a fossil fuel what is the potential energy converted to?
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When a fossil fuels is burn energy is converted to kinetic energy?

Fossil fuels represent chemical energy, a form of potential energy. This energy was stored in the hydrocarbon molecules and can be released by oxidation (burning).


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