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sunlight contains ______ energy.
○ mechanical
○ potential
○ kinetic
○ chemical
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Explanation:

Mechanical energy relates to motion/position of objects, potential energy is stored energy, kinetic energy is energy of motion, and chemical energy is stored in bonds—none describe sunlight. Sunlight is electromagnetic radiation, so the correct term (not listed) is electromagnetic/radiant energy.

Answer:

None of the given options (mechanical, potential, kinetic, chemical) are correct. Sunlight contains electromagnetic energy (specifically radiant energy, a form of electromagnetic energy).