A toy car is wound up and released on a flat track. Which energy conversion takes place from the moment it is released until it stops?
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Step 1: The wound-up spring stores elastic potential energy.
Step [2-9]: Upon release, this is converted into kinetic energy as the car moves.
Step [2-9]: Friction converts the kinetic energy into heat and sound until the car stops.
Correct answer: Elastic potential energy → Kinetic energy → Heat energy + Sound energy
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