Deep ocean anglerfish have special organs that utilize chemical energy to produce light that the fish uses to capture prey. The light is then lost to the fish. Explain why this phenomenon does not violate the Law of Conservation of Energy

the fish is a closed system, so energy is allowed to exit the system.

The light energy travels through the water until it is reflected or absorbed.

Light is not carried by matter and contains no energy.

The Law of Conservation of Energy does not apply to biological systems.

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Finn Pierce

20 October, 16:50

Deep ocean anglerfish have special organs that utilize chemical energy to produce light that the fish uses to capture prey. The light is then lost to the fish. Explain why this phenomenon does not violate the Law of Conservation of Energy

the fish is a closed system, so energy is allowed to exit the system.

The light energy travels through the water until it is reflected or absorbed.

Light is not carried by matter and contains no energy.

The Law of Conservation of Energy does not apply to biological systems.

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Crane · Answer 1

The energy that is used to light up the organ is turned into heat and light that then spreads into the water surrounding it hence not breaking the law of conservation of energy