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Is it possible to create friction with the rotation of the Earth to create energy?
Lynx305
There are several problems with your question-- namely, that friction doesn't "create" energy; nothing can (except via the mass-energy-equivalence formula). Friction would actually be more accurately be defined to be the force that causes the change of energy into heat energy. If you're asking if it would possible to create some kind of energy generator using the Earth's rotation as the power source, then I'm not entirely sure that would be possible. For one, you would somehow need to make the generator independent of the rotation of the Earth by hanging it either under some kind of balloon or in space-- both of which ideas seem highly tedious as cheaper and more available sources of energy exist (sun, wind, waves, etc.). Then you would need to set a kind of giant wheel on the Earth to power the generator as the Earth turns... I'm almost certain many countries will be adverse to the idea of a giant space wheel crawling across their territory once a day. A slightly more plausable idea would be to use Earth's natural magnetic field as an induction electricity generator. But who knows, maybe a couple years in the future you'll win the Nobel prize for this idea and I'll be sitting here saying, "hey! That's the guy I discouraged on the internet!". Good luck!
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Do ice and friction create any energy?
yes
What energy does friction make?
Friction is the interaction of (relatively) opposed matter and orbital electron energy caused to displace or vibrate thereby transferring sound (or noise) energy through the matter structure due to kinetic energy being displaced in interacting atomic structures. When friction is aplied, the energy between the object increases. It can create thermal energy(heat). Depending on the objects with friction applied, the types of energy created can differ.
Is the speed of earth's rotation slowing?
Yes. The energy from the tides ultimately comes from Earth's rotation; due to friction during the tides, Earth's rotation will logically get slower and slower.
What is causeing the rotation of the earthsto slow down?
Friction related to the tides. Since the energy that produces the tides comes from the Earth's rotation, it follows that whenever energy is lost in the tides, the Earth's rotation will slow down.Friction related to the tides. Since the energy that produces the tides comes from the Earth's rotation, it follows that whenever energy is lost in the tides, the Earth's rotation will slow down.Friction related to the tides. Since the energy that produces the tides comes from the Earth's rotation, it follows that whenever energy is lost in the tides, the Earth's rotation will slow down.Friction related to the tides. Since the energy that produces the tides comes from the Earth's rotation, it follows that whenever energy is lost in the tides, the Earth's rotation will slow down.
Do machines use power to perform work in a more energy efficient manner?
Yes, a simple machine can create friction, and friction can create heat. You are converting mechanical energy to thermal energy.
When energy is released when friction is applied?
friction creates heat. Largely heat, which comes from the external agent energy causing the friction. Also some possible rearrangement of the atomic/molecular structure of the surface, and the energy for that also comes from the external agent.
What does energy creates?
here are some possible energy outputs depending on the degree of friction: Heat energy- always Sound energy light energy(sparks)
Is it possible to design a track and the cart never stops in terms of energy?
Not quite. If you manage to significantly reduce friction, it can go on for a very long time, but it is not possible to absolutely eliminate friction.
Where does nearly all of the energy in the tides originally come from?
From Earth's rotation. Therefore, if tidal energy is used - or not used, but just wasted in friction - Earth will gradually rotate slower and slower.
Can kinetic energy create thermal energy?
Yes and no. Kinetic is transfered to thermal all the time with friction. Sound and heat (thermal energy) are the usual outcomes. Be careful about using create, as the law of conservation of energy states the energy is transfered not created or destroyed.
How friction is work?
Whenever you use energy that is work, and to create friction work must be applied to rub two things together, and sometimes fast enough to create sparks depending on the two objects you rub together.
Is this possible to get energy from cold?
Yes it is possible. Think about it, cold air is more dense than hot air. If we can create solar panels to collect energy, we Can create panels to collect cold and convert it to energy
