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OpenStudy (anonymous):

the engine of a car left running for a long period of time becomes hot becaseu

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Combustion of fuel generates heat.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

energy is transferred from burning gasoline.

OpenStudy (ookawaiioo):

Ill explain for ya Work is done within the engine. Work produce energy from burning gasoline(high potential energy source) Not ALL work is converted to energy to power the car, most of it is loss as heat which is why the engine is hot. Makes sense?

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