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Yes. Steam is an example of thermal energy.
The thermal energy could be used to produce steam from water. This steam drives steam turbine producing kinetic energy.
In general, when a hot object comes in contact with a cold object, heat (thermal energy) is transferred from the hotter to the colder object.
steam engine mechanism.(converts thermal energy to mechanical.)
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by the way the steam condenses back to water
Yes. Steam is an example of thermal energy.
The thermal energy could be used to produce steam from water. This steam drives steam turbine producing kinetic energy.
In general, when a hot object comes in contact with a cold object, heat (thermal energy) is transferred from the hotter to the colder object.
steam engine uses thermal energy to convert water into steam and then uses pressure of steam to move the engine .thus thermal energy into pressure and further pressure into mechanical energy.
Chemical energy released by burning the fuel with oxygen produces thermal energy, which is transferred to water/steam as thermal energy, which then produces mechanical energy in the turbine. This drives the generator to produce electrical energy.
steam engine
A steam engine. Like used in a steam locomotive
steam engine mechanism.(converts thermal energy to mechanical.)
The amount of energy transferred from the steam is a function of the temperature difference between the input and output of the turbine. Also, superheating the steam ensures that there are no water molecules that can damage the turbine blades.
Kinetic (movement) energy, thermal (heat) energy.