Which type of energy is represented here?
(1 point)
• thermal
• chemical potential
• electromagnetic
. mechancial

Question

Which type of energy is represented here?
 (1 point)
•	 thermal
•	 chemical potential
•	 electromagnetic
.        mechancial

anonymous · Answer

http://assets.openstudy.com/updates/attachments/5378b188e4b0f922af0d7625-melmel1234-1400418708571-der.jpg

nuttyliaczar · Answer

Well what exists as a possible outlet of energy on this match?

anonymous · Answer

idk

nuttyliaczar · Answer

Okay so you can light the match right? What is that fire a result of?

anonymous · Answer

thermal?

nuttyliaczar · Answer

No no I'm not asking what form of energy is the fire, because there is no fire in this picture yet. How does that fire get there?

anonymous · Answer

by friction sracting the carboard side

nuttyliaczar · Answer

Yes by friction, what is that friction doing?

anonymous · Answer

chemical?

nuttyliaczar · Answer

It is, but why do you think so?

anonymous · Answer

idk

nuttyliaczar · Answer

Think about what the friction does

anonymous · Answer

speed?

anonymous · Answer

is the answer chemical potential

nuttyliaczar · Answer

There are chemical bonds on the surface of that match. The friction energizes the bonds and breaks them, releasing the energy they contain as thermal energy (fire). But in its current state it has the "potential" to do that, which is why it's called chemical potential energy

anonymous · Answer

so the answer is checmical potetial right?

nuttyliaczar · Answer

The important part is that you understand why

anonymous · Answer

yeah well thanks soo much :)