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The law of conservation of energy as it applies to the burning of fossil fuels.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The law of conservation energy states that the energy cannot be produced or destroyed; it can only be converted from one form to the other.
The fossil fuel contains energy in the form of chemical energy. When the fossil fuels are burned, the chemical energy of the fossil fuel is converted into thermal energy. This thermal energy is further used to produce electricity. It represents the law of conservation energy.
Conclusion:
Hence, the chemical energy of fossil fuels is converted into thermal energy as per the law of conservation energy.
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