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Car's normally get their energy from gasoline, or a similar fuel - which stores the energy as chemical energy.

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What happens in terms of energy when a moving car hits a parked car caused the parked car to move?

When a moving car hits a parked car and causes it to move, the kinetic energy of the moving car is transferred to the parked car. This increase in kinetic energy causes the parked car to start moving. Some of the energy is also dissipated as sound, heat, and deformation of the cars during the collision.


How does kinetic energy affect the stopping distance from a small car compared to a larger car?

A larger car will have more kinetic energy due to its greater mass and speed, leading to a longer stopping distance compared to a smaller car with less kinetic energy. The larger car will require more distance to decelerate and come to a stop due to its higher kinetic energy.


How was energy conserved during mouse trap car races?

the elastic potential energy of the spring on the mouse trap is changed to kinetic energy, causing the car to move. The kinetic energy in turn changes to thermal energy as friction causes the car to come to a halt


Energy in the form of moition is?

The energy you put into something to make it move at a steady speed is called KINETIC ENERGY. It's the Kinetic Energy of a car that makes the brakes hot when you try to stop. The kinetic energy of the moving car becomes heat in the brakes of the stationary car which has lost its kinetic energy. There are two ways to get a car to the top of a hill. One is to start at the bottom and drive the car to the top and then stop again. This way, the engine pushed the car up the hill. The other way is to start a long way before the hill and build up speed along a flat road. Then you can turn off the engine and the car will coast to the top of the hill before it stops. This way, the engine put a lot of Kinetic Energy into the weight of the car before it got to the hill, and it was that Kinetic Energy which was used to get the car up the hill.


How does gravity impact a balloon powered car?

Gravity affects a balloon-powered car by providing the force needed to overcome friction and air resistance, allowing the car to move forward. When the balloon is inflated and the car is released, the potential energy stored in the balloon is converted into kinetic energy as the escaping air propels the car forward.

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What car part is attched to your starter and is needed to start the car?

The battery


Where does the energy that moves a car come from?

From fuel used in car


Why do you have to wait for the radiator fan to shut off before you can start your car?

I don't have to wait to start my car .If you are saying your car won't while the fan is running more info about the type of vehicle is needed for a more complete answer is needed.


Does the daytime running lights on a 1999 Grand Prix come on when you start the car or when it is put in gear?

The lights come on when you start the car. They will not come on if you have the park brake on. Once you release the park brake they will come on immediately.


Why would everything still come on in a car but the car won't start?

no gas


Can you drive a car with out a throwout bearing?

No, the throw out bearing in a clutch is needed to keep an disengaged clutch spinning. you can drive a car with a bad throwout bearing if you don't use the clutch By "floating the gears". You must disconnect or bypass the start safety switch (this is when you need to have the clutch pedal to the floor to start the moter) so that you can start the car in gear if you come to a complete stop.


Why would car heater stop and start?

Perhaps it needed to cool down.


What happens to chemical energy when it is not used in a car?

When chemical energy is not used in a car, it is typically stored in the car's fuel tank until it is needed. The chemical energy is converted into kinetic energy to propel the car forward when the engine is running. If the car is not being used, the chemical energy remains stored in the fuel until the engine is activated again.


Do you need abs for the car to work?

abs is anilock bake system when you break instantly your abs kicks in and holds the breaking till you come to a stop or let go of the break peadel it needs to be working but not needed to start and run the car.


Car won't start hear noise?

Do the lights come on? Do you have correct operating voltage? What type of car is it? Does the car crank but not start? Do the error lights come on and dim while in the start position? Please answer 1 or some of the questions and I will be able to answer with a more accurate answer or possible solution.


How does a car battery function?

A car battery's function is to store electrical energy for your vehicle. When you start the car the stored energy in the battery turns your car over and once your car starts the alternater will power everything and recharge the battery.


Why would a car only ignite but not start?

Because your batery does not have much energy to make the car roar to life.