When a body is moving on a horizontal rough surface, the kinetic energy of the body converts to _______.

potential energy

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electrical energy

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heat energy

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chemical energy

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Solution

The correct option is C heat energy
Friction is a contact force. It always opposes the relative motion between two surfaces. When a body is moving on a rough surface, its kinetic energy converts to heat energy due to friction.

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