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Heat engines are devices that convert thermal energy into?
mechanical engergy
What does friction convert mechanical energy into?
Thermal energy, commonly known as Heat.
What energy does friction convert to mechanical energy?
Thermal energy commonly known as heat.
Does a refrigerator convert thermal energy to mechanical energy?
Yes coolant is used in a cycle
What does thermal energy convert to?
Thermal energy is just heat. To convert it to mechanical energy you need some sort of heat engine, like an internal combustion engine or a gas turbine.
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.
Is thermal energy ever completely convertible to mechanical energy?
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.
When you rub your hands together on a cold day you use friction to convert kinetic energy into thermal energy?
You are converting mechanical energy into thermal energy. This is why your hands will feel warmer after rubbing them together.
How do you convert thermal energy into radiant energy?
i think you can not convert thermal energy into radiant energy
What is an example of the transfer from thermal energy to mechanical energy?
steam engine mechanism.(converts thermal energy to mechanical.)
How do you convert windnergy into mechanical energy?
how do we convert wind energy into mechanical energy
Ocean thermal energy conversion OTEC is a process that uses heat engines to convert differences in ocean water temperature into energy?
mechanical
