A steam engine. Like used in a steam locomotive
An example of the transfer from thermal energy to mechanical energy is a steam turbine used in power plants. Steam generated by burning fossil fuels or using nuclear reactions carries thermal energy, which then drives the turbine blades to produce mechanical energy that can be used to generate electricity.
When you rub your hands together, friction between your hands creates thermal energy because the kinetic energy of motion is converted into heat. This heat generation is a direct result of the friction between your hands, turning mechanical energy into thermal energy.
filling your car up with gas and go on a trip
Combustion (fire or burning) is arguably the most common example of converting chemical energy into thermal energy. But consider that all animals create a bit of thermal energy converting chemical energy into heat (as well as some mechanical energy) when they move.
rubbing handsMechanical energy converted to thermal energy
Thermal energy can be converted into alot of things just go find out what it is.
When you rub your hands together, the mechanical energy from the motion is converted to thermal energy, creating friction between your hands that generates heat. This is an example of mechanical energy being transformed into thermal energy through friction.
No, burning a campfire generates thermal energy, not mechanical energy. Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the movement of objects or substances, while thermal energy is the energy associated with the temperature of an object.
Almost every mechanical device converts some of its mechanical energy to thermal energy. Some examples I can think of at the moment are: -- drill bit -- saw blade -- file
Assuming that you're talking about a wind-powered electrical generator (such as a "wind farm"), the energy conversion is from mechanical to electrical. When the wind blows on the blades of the mill it rotates them, creating mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is used to power the electrical generator inside the mill, creating electrical energy out of mechanical energy.
List of examples of energy conversions1. Electric Generator (Mechanical Energy into Electrical Energy)2. Electric Motor (Electrical Energy into Mechanical Energy)3. Steam Engine (Thermal Energy into Mechanical Energy)4. Diesel or Petrol Engine (Chemical Energy into Mechanical Energy)5. Stove (Chemical Energy into Thermal Energy)6. Electric Bulb (Electrical Energy into Thermal and Light Energy)7. Cellular Respiration (Chemical Energy into Thermal and Mechanical Energy)
-Thermal energy and mechanical energy are the sum of potential and kinetic energy.-They can change to another form of energy.-They can't be created or destroyed due to the law of conservation of energy.