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Heat can be transferred from one thing to another, and it can be changed into different kinds of energy, but it cannot disappear in the sense of ceasing to exist as that would violate the first law of thermodynamics.

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Are we energy when we die, or does our energy transform into something else?

When we die, the energy in our bodies is transformed into other forms, such as heat and chemical energy. This energy does not disappear but is redistributed in the environment.


When light is absorbed by an object does the lights energy just disappear?

No, when light is absorbed by an object, the energy from the light is converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or chemical energy. The object's molecules absorb the light energy and increase their internal energy levels, which can manifest as heat.


When heat makes something disappear?

When heat makes something disappear, it typically means that the substance is undergoing a physical change, such as melting (turning from a solid to a liquid) or evaporating (turning from a liquid to a gas). The heat energy provided causes the particles in the substance to gain enough energy to break their bonds and transition to a different state of matter.


Does a refrigerator change heat into cold remove thermal energy from inside the refrigerator or cause thermal energy to disappear?

Thermal energy never disappears, but it can be moved from one place to another, which is what a refrigerator does. If you examine your refrigerator you will be able to observe that there are heat exchange tubes (usually on the back) which get hot as they pump heat from the interior to the exterior of the refrigerator.


Where does energy go when it is transferred?

When energy is transferred from one form to another, it does not disappear but is converted into a different form of energy. For example, in a light bulb, electrical energy is converted into light and heat energy. Thus, the total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant but changes its form.

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If energy is never destroyed then where does the energy from fuels disappear?

Combustion of the fuels produces heat energy. This energy warms all things and the air in its vicinity. The energy doesn't disappear but is distributed over a lot of matter.


Are we energy when we die, or does our energy transform into something else?

When we die, the energy in our bodies is transformed into other forms, such as heat and chemical energy. This energy does not disappear but is redistributed in the environment.


When light is absorbed by an object does the lights energy just disappear?

No, when light is absorbed by an object, the energy from the light is converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or chemical energy. The object's molecules absorb the light energy and increase their internal energy levels, which can manifest as heat.


What happens to the remaining energy that is not used for life processes or lost as heat?

what happened to the energy that is not stored in your body


When heat makes something disappear?

When heat makes something disappear, it typically means that the substance is undergoing a physical change, such as melting (turning from a solid to a liquid) or evaporating (turning from a liquid to a gas). The heat energy provided causes the particles in the substance to gain enough energy to break their bonds and transition to a different state of matter.


Where is the excess energy going or does it just disappear?

It's difficult to give this a definitive answer, as general as the question is, but the safest - and most common - answer is that excess energy is dissipated as heat.


What happens to its energy when a pulse sent down a long string eventually dies away and disappear?

The energy gets absorbed by the string, and will be converted mainly to heat.


Does a refrigerator change heat into cold remove thermal energy from inside the refrigerator or cause thermal energy to disappear?

Thermal energy never disappears, but it can be moved from one place to another, which is what a refrigerator does. If you examine your refrigerator you will be able to observe that there are heat exchange tubes (usually on the back) which get hot as they pump heat from the interior to the exterior of the refrigerator.


Where does energy go when it is transferred?

When energy is transferred from one form to another, it does not disappear but is converted into a different form of energy. For example, in a light bulb, electrical energy is converted into light and heat energy. Thus, the total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant but changes its form.


When a big dipper car hits the bumpers what energy does it create?

First if all, energy is never created, nor does it disappear . . . but I know what you mean. "What energy is its kinetic (motion) energy transformed to?" The answer is "kinetic energy plus heat".


What happens to wasted energy in a house?

Wasted energy in a house typically gets converted into heat. This heat can accumulate within the house, leading to increased energy bills and potential discomfort. It is important to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce wasted energy and improve overall energy management.


Does energy change form and appear and disappear?

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change forms. Energy can appear to "disappear" when it transforms into a different form that is not as easily recognizable, such as potential energy converting to kinetic energy.