Question

which describes the energy conversions used to make a car go down the street?
a. the stored energy of the gasoline is converted to the stored energy of the car.
b. the kinetic energy of the gasoline is converted to heat, then to kinetic energy of the car.
c. energy stored in gasoline is converted to heat, then to the kinetic energy of the car.
d. the kinetic energy of the gasoline is converted to potential energy of the car.

Explanation:

Gasoline has chemical - potential energy (stored energy). When it burns in the car's engine, it releases heat. This heat energy is then converted into kinetic energy that makes the car move.

Answer:

C. Energy stored in gasoline is converted to heat, then to the kinetic energy of the car.