most definetly can casue overheating and probaly cook the belt too
Because it might overheat or need a break.
AC compressor is locked up.
you probably need a new set of break pads. they have most likely worn down to the metal so that'd be why its grinding
water pump may be locking up, causing belt to break and vehicle to overheat. have a good mechanic look it over.
mechanical
our teeth break down food physically which is called mechanical break down
Turning uses a knife edge to shear a piece off grinding uses a stone to abrade and break off a pieces the width of the stone turning point or line contact grinding area contact
The break pad.
Sediment
To grind in cooking is to break something such as corn, coffee beans or meat into very small pieces or powder.
If you are on a slippery road or just push the brake as hard as you can, that odd grinding feeling is probably your anti-lock brake system. The pedal will feel like it is grinding under your foot, accompanied by a grinding noise. this is a good thing, it means the system is working properly. If you aren't on a slick road or jamming the break, you should see a mechanic immediately.
You dont want to stop your computers fan from running. It will overheat and break if you do that.