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What device that transforms gravitational energy to kinetic energy?
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∙ 14y ago
Anything that falls. Some examples are: -- A waterfall -- A ball rolling down a hill -- A sailplane, when it is NOT climbing in a thermal -- Any pendulum, when it is moving TOWARD the center of its swing -- Anything you drop. The gravitational potential that it has relative to the floor while you're holding it in your hand is exactly the kinetic energy it has when it hits the floor.
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An avalanche demonstrates what kind of energy conversion?
Gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy
Is gravitational energy an example of kinetic energy?
No. Gravitational energy is a type of potential energy.
What does nuclear energy transform to?
Nuclear energy transforms to thermal energy (through nuclear fission or nuclear fusion). Thermal energy transforms into kinetic energy (eg produces steam that drives steam turbines). The kinetic energy transforms into electric energy (through electric generators).
The energy of position such as a rock on a hill is what energy?
Gravitational energy Potential energy
What are the energy that transfers lifting a heavy mass?
Kinetic energy
What device changes gravitational potential to kinetic energy?
The free fall of the object in gravitational field changes its gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy
Is gravitational energy kinetic?
Gravitational energy is the potential energyassociated with the gravitational field.
An avalanche demonstrates what kind of energy conversion?
Gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy
Is gravitational energy an example of kinetic energy?
No. Gravitational energy is a type of potential energy.
What does nuclear energy transform to?
Nuclear energy transforms to thermal energy (through nuclear fission or nuclear fusion). Thermal energy transforms into kinetic energy (eg produces steam that drives steam turbines). The kinetic energy transforms into electric energy (through electric generators).
The energy of position such as a rock on a hill is what energy?
Gravitational energy Potential energy
Can you have maximum gravitational potential energy and maximum gravitational kinetic energy at the same point?
No, gravitational portential energy is more with more hight and gravitational kinetic energy is maximum just before reaching the ground.
What are the energy that transfers lifting a heavy mass?
Kinetic energy
Describe the role of energy transformation in the production of electricity?
Heat energy (as steam or hot gas) transforms to kinetic energy through the turbine. The kinetic energy transforms into electricity through the rotor of the electric generator.
Is gravity kinetic energy?
There is no "gravity kinetic energy". There is gravitational energy (a type of potential energy), and - separately - there is kinetic energy (the energy of movement).
Energy due to position is called?
kinetic kinetic
What is an example of gravitational energy transforming to mechanical energy?
Gravitational potential energy IS mechanical energy. Mechanical energy includes both kinetic energy, and potential energy.When an object falls, gravitational potential energy will be converted to KINETIC energy.
