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Energy in Chemical Reactions — Test

Question 18 • Chemistry

Which is the best example of how electromagnetic energy is used in everyday life?

Answer
A
a car burning gasoline to power the engine
B
a car of a roller coaster moving quickly down a slope
C
a pot of boiling water on a gas stove
D
a patient receiving an X-ray in a hospital

Explanation

An X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation, so a patient receiving an X-ray is a direct example of electromagnetic energy being used. Boiling water on a gas stove and burning gasoline involve heat from chemical reactions, while a roller coaster moving downhill involves mechanical energy.

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