Only 20% to 30% of the Energy Stored in the Chemical

question 42

Multiple Choice

Only 20% to 30% of the energy stored in the chemical bonds of gasoline molecules is transformed into mechanical energy; the other 70% to 80% is dissipated as waste heat.Which statement explains this phenomenon?

• A) The first law of thermodynamics.
• B) The second law of thermodynamics.
• C) When energy is converted from one form to another, some of the energy is converted into heat.
• D) Both the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
• E) Both the second law of thermodynamics, as well as the observation that the conversion of energy involves some energy being converted to heat.

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