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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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