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Friction converts kinetic energy to?
Friction converts kinetic energy to thermal energy, causing the surfaces in contact to heat up. The energy lost to friction results in a decrease in the overall kinetic energy of the system.
What is the Lost kinetic energy in an impact?
Heat, noise, stress in materials...
Why does a ball bounce back up when it is dropped to the ground?
Because it is elastic, so little energy is lost in the impact . The kinetic energy it has immediately before impact is temporarily stored in the ball as potential energy, then released when the elastic material reforms into its previous shape.
Is energy gained or lost when it converts from kinetic to thermal due to friction?
The total energy of course won't change - you won't "gain" or "lose" energy (First Law of Thermodynamics). However, note that you are basically converting useful energy into unusable energy (Second Law of Thermodynamics).
What is the energy conversion when you kick a ball?
When you kick a ball, your body converts chemical energy stored in your muscles into kinetic energy. This kinetic energy is then transferred to the ball, causing it to move. Some of the energy is also lost to other forms like sound and heat during the process.
What is the impact of the loss of kinetic energy in inelastic collisions on the overall momentum of the system?
In inelastic collisions, some kinetic energy is lost as heat or sound, which decreases the overall momentum of the system.
In what ways can kinetic energy be lost?
Kinetic energy can be lost through friction, air resistance, and collisions with other objects.
Why is kinetic energy lost in an inelastic collision?
Kinetic energy is lost in an inelastic collision because some of the initial kinetic energy is transformed into other forms of energy, such as heat or sound, during the collision. This results in a decrease in the total kinetic energy of the system after the collision.
What is the relationship of velocity before and after impact?
The relationship between velocity before and after impact depends on the conservation of momentum and energy. In an elastic collision, the total momentum and total kinetic energy is conserved, so the velocity after impact can be calculated using these conservation principles. In an inelastic collision, some kinetic energy is lost during impact, so the velocity after impact will be less than the velocity before impact.
What will be the kinetic energy of an arrow having a potential energy of 50J after its shot from a bow?
Assuming no energy is lost, the 70 J of potential energy will be converted into 70 J of kinetic energy.Assuming no energy is lost, the 70 J of potential energy will be converted into 70 J of kinetic energy.Assuming no energy is lost, the 70 J of potential energy will be converted into 70 J of kinetic energy.Assuming no energy is lost, the 70 J of potential energy will be converted into 70 J of kinetic energy.
What happens to the kinetic energy of the snowball as it rolls across the lawn and gaines mass?
Assuming the lawn is level, the kinetic energy is lost by: 1) Friction 2) The growth of the snowball, as snow sticks to it, its radius increases and this mean that the new snow has to be lifted to the top (from the base) along its direction of role. This converts the kinetic energy into potential energy and slows the snowball.
What energy change happens on a car?
All sorts of changes in the form of energy happen when you drive a car. The engine converts the chemical energy of the gasoline into heat energy. The pistons convert that energy into kinetic energy. Friction turns that energy back into heat, which is lost into the atmosphere. When you go up or down a hill, you also convert some kinetic energy into potential energy, or vise versa.
