_____ is any material that can be made to react so that it releases chemical or nuclear energy as heat.

Fossil fuel

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Fuel

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Oil

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Fuel
A fuel is any material that can be made to react so that it releases chemical or nuclear energy as heat or to be used for work. The heat energy released by reactions of fuels is converted into mechanical energy via a heat engine.

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