Question

Energy stored in diesel is an example of

• A. kinetic energy
• B. Chemical energy
• C. electrical energy

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Chemical energy

Correct option is B: Chemical energy

EXPLANATION FOR CORRECT ANSWER:

1. The energy stored in matter is called chemical energy which is released only when it undergoes chemical change.
2. Diesel, kerosene, petrol too have chemical energy in them .When its burned its released in the form of heat and energy.

EXPLANATION FOR INCORRECT ANSWER

1. option (b)-The energy possessed by the body by virtue of its motion is called kinetic energy ,its not the one stored in matter .
   Hence this option is incorrect
2. option (c)-Electrical energy is a form of energy derived from kinetic energy of charged particles given by $E=QV$ ,thus its also an incorrect option