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Is thermal energy ever completely convertible to mechanical energy?
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∙ 14y ago
No. You can only convert thermal energy to other types of energy if you have a difference of temperatures between two objects, and then you can only convert part of the thermal energy. The remainder will flow from the hotter object to the colder object.
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What is an example of the transfer from thermal energy to mechanical energy?
steam engine mechanism.(converts thermal energy to mechanical.)
What is device that transforms thermal energy to mechanical energy?
Steam engine is a device that transforms thermal energy into mechanical energy. An internal combustion engine (I.C Engine) can transform thermal energy into mechanical energy. In nuclear power plant also the heat energy released is used to turn the turbine and thus thermal energy is converted into mechanical energy of rotation of turbine. This mechanical energy of turbine is further converted into electrical energy in generator.
Is burning coal mechanical energy?
Burning coal is thermal energy. It can be used to produce mechanical energy.
How are thermal energy and and mechanical energy similar?
-Thermal energy and mechanical energy are the sum of potential and kinetic energy.-They can change to another form of energy.-They can't be created or destroyed due to the law of conservation of energy.
Need device that converts mechanical energy to thermal energy?
Almost every mechanical device converts some of its mechanical energy to thermal energy. Some examples I can think of at the moment are: -- drill bit -- saw blade -- file
What is an example of the transfer from thermal energy to mechanical energy?
steam engine mechanism.(converts thermal energy to mechanical.)
Mechanical energy be converted to thermal energy?
rubbing handsMechanical energy converted to thermal energy
What is device that transforms thermal energy to mechanical energy?
Steam engine is a device that transforms thermal energy into mechanical energy. An internal combustion engine (I.C Engine) can transform thermal energy into mechanical energy. In nuclear power plant also the heat energy released is used to turn the turbine and thus thermal energy is converted into mechanical energy of rotation of turbine. This mechanical energy of turbine is further converted into electrical energy in generator.
List of examples of energy conversions?
List of examples of energy conversions1. Electric Generator (Mechanical Energy into Electrical Energy)2. Electric Motor (Electrical Energy into Mechanical Energy)3. Steam Engine (Thermal Energy into Mechanical Energy)4. Diesel or Petrol Engine (Chemical Energy into Mechanical Energy)5. Stove (Chemical Energy into Thermal Energy)6. Electric Bulb (Electrical Energy into Thermal and Light Energy)7. Cellular Respiration (Chemical Energy into Thermal and Mechanical Energy)
Is burning coal mechanical energy?
Burning coal is thermal energy. It can be used to produce mechanical energy.
What causes some mechanical energy to change to thermal energy?
Normally, friction between moving surfaces causes mechanical energy to convert to thermal energy (heat), as in the brakes of most cars.
How do you convert thermal energy to mechanical energy?
heat engine
What is Thermal energy that is converted into mechanical energy?
steam engine
I hate engine converts thermal energy into what?
mechanical energy
What energy helps us walk thermal or mechanical?
Mechanical energy helps us walk.
How is mechanical energy better than thermal energy?
Mechanical energy can be easily converted to other types of energy. Thermal energy is, to a great extent, wasted energy - it can no longer be converted to other types of energy.
How are thermal energy and and mechanical energy similar?
-Thermal energy and mechanical energy are the sum of potential and kinetic energy.-They can change to another form of energy.-They can't be created or destroyed due to the law of conservation of energy.
