Question

select the correct answer.
katie starts a key into her car ignition. she turns the key, putting her car into gear soon. at this time, some energy is used to increase the temperature of the car fuel. the energy allows the fuel to contact and the car to move. what is this energy called?
a. chemical energy
b. nuclear energy
c. potential energy
d. released energy
e. solar energy

Explanation:

The energy stored in the fuel is chemical energy. Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds. When the fuel is burned or undergoes a chemical reaction, this stored energy is released. In the context of a car, the chemical energy in the fuel is converted to other forms of energy to make the car move.

Answer:

C. chemical energy