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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).

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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 does friction convert kinetic energy to?

Friction converts kinetic energy into thermal energy (heat) by generating heat through the resistance between two surfaces in contact.


What energy does friction convert to mechanical energy?

Friction converts kinetic energy into thermal energy due to the heat generated by the interaction of surfaces in contact.


Friction converts kinetic energy into what energy?

Friction converts kinetic energy into heat energy. This occurs through the resistance generated when two surfaces come into contact and move against each other, causing the conversion of kinetic energy into thermal energy.


When you apply the brakes what kind of friction is that?

When you apply the brakes, you are experiencing kinetic friction between the brake pads and the brake rotors. This friction converts the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into thermal energy, which helps slow down the vehicle.


What can cause kinetic energy to change into thermal energy?

Friction can cause kinetic energy to change into thermal energy


When an object loses kinetic energy due to a force of kinetic friction is the loss of kinetic energy transformed primarily into potential or thermal energy?

Kinetic friction is associated with thermal energy (and sound or light).


What Can cause kinetic energy to change to thermal energy?

Friction can cause kinetic energy to change into thermal energy


Is it true that friction doesn't convert energy and that friction actually destroys energy?

Friction converts kinetic energy into thermal energy as objects rub against each other. Although some energy is lost in the form of heat due to friction, energy is not actually destroyed. It simply changes form from mechanical energy to thermal energy.


Friction normally converts mechanical kinetic energy into what kind of energy?

Friction typically converts mechanical kinetic energy into thermal energy, also known as heat. This energy transformation occurs due to the resistance created when two surfaces rub against each other, causing the generation of heat as a result of the frictional force.


What two types of energy do you get from friction?

thermal, and kinetic


Which type of energy is the mechanical energy of the car converted?

Most of it will be converted to heat, via friction.