the first law of thermodynamics
When potential energy and kinetic energy are combined it is called mechanical energy. Mechanical energy is the energy that is possessed by an object due to its motion or due to its position. Mechanical energy can be either kinetic energy (energy of motion) or potential energy (stored energy of position).
Kinetic and potential energy are types of mechanical energy.
Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is a process that converts carbon dioxide into sucrose, using the energy from sunlight. Energy conversion: Energy conversion is the process of transforming energy from one form into another. for example Potential energy to Kinetic energy, etc..
Yes. Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy; this includes gravitational potential energy.
Potential energy
Gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy
It is an example of conversion of potential energy (at the top) into kinetic energy (at the bottom).
It is the conversion of potential energy into kinetic energy.
When potential energy changes to kinetic energy, it is called "energy transformation" or "energy conversion."
Potential Energy changes to Kinetic Energy.
Potential energy to kinetic energy
Normally the heat and sound are forms of energy wasted in the conversion from potential to kinetic energy. By the conservation of energy principle the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy not withstanding energy losses.
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The simplest example is a falling object. Its potential energy is reduced, while its speed, and thus its kinetic energy, increases.
mechanical energy
Elastic potential energy->gravitational potential energy->kinetic energy
Kinetic energy being converted to chemical potential energy