Asked by julie

When a person strikes and lights a match, potential energy in the match is transformed into which types of energy?

thermal and radiant
radiant and nuclear

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Thermal and radiant.

The chemical potential energy in the match head is released by combustion (started by friction), producing heat (thermal energy) and light (radiant energy). It does not produce nuclear energy.