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Q: When a bullet is fired from a gun, its potential energy is converted into?
  • A. Kinetic energy
  • B. Mechanical energy
  • C. Heat energy
  • D. Chemical energy
Correct Answer: Option A - A bullet stores chemical potential energy in its gunpowder. When the bullet is fired, this chemical potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and heat.
A. A bullet stores chemical potential energy in its gunpowder. When the bullet is fired, this chemical potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and heat.

Explanations:

A bullet stores chemical potential energy in its gunpowder. When the bullet is fired, this chemical potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and heat.