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No. You can only convert thermal energy to other types of energy if you have a difference of temperatures between two objects, and then you can only convert part of the thermal energy. The remainder will flow from the hotter object to the colder object.

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Is burning campfire mechanical energy?

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.


What is an example of the transfer from thermal energy to mechanical energy?

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.


How are thermal energy and and mechanical energy similar?

-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.


Difference between thermal energy and mechanical energy?

Mechanical energy concentrates on an object as a whole, and thermal energy concentrates on an object's actions. Additionally, Thermal energy depends on temperature and mechanical energy depends on kinetic and potential energy.


Mechanical energy that has been 'lost' to friction isn't really lost It just is no longer in its mechanical form?

When mechanical energy is lost to friction, it is converted into thermal energy due to the heat generated by the friction. This thermal energy dissipates into the surroundings, which is why the original mechanical energy is no longer in its mechanical form.

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Mechanical energy be converted to thermal energy?

rubbing handsMechanical energy converted to thermal energy


Is burning campfire mechanical energy?

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.


List of examples of energy conversions?

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)


What is an example of the transfer from thermal energy to mechanical energy?

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.


How are thermal energy and and mechanical energy similar?

-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.


What causes some mechanical energy to change to thermal energy?

Normally, friction between moving surfaces causes mechanical energy to convert to thermal energy (heat), as in the brakes of most cars.


Difference between thermal energy and mechanical energy?

Mechanical energy concentrates on an object as a whole, and thermal energy concentrates on an object's actions. Additionally, Thermal energy depends on temperature and mechanical energy depends on kinetic and potential energy.


How is mechanical energy better than thermal energy?

Mechanical energy can be easily converted to other types of energy. Thermal energy is, to a great extent, wasted energy - it can no longer be converted to other types of energy.


How do you convert thermal energy to mechanical energy?

heat engine


What is Thermal energy that is converted into mechanical energy?

steam engine


I hate engine converts thermal energy into what?

mechanical energy


What energy helps us walk thermal or mechanical?

Mechanical energy helps us walk.

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