2007-04-10 15:52:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
When an object is in motion, it possesses kinetic energy. If the object is slowed by friction, most of the kinetic energy lost is converted to heat. Some kinetic energy may also used in the destruction of the surfaces that are in contact with each other.
As examples, rub your hands together very rapidly. You will feel the temperature increase. Here work (kinetic energy) is being converted to heat.
If you sand a block of wood you will also feel a temperature increase and also see particles of wood shaved off the surface of the block. Here your work (kinetic energy) was converted to heat and the destruction of chemical bonds between the particles of wood.
Hope this helps, Mike R
2007-04-10 16:02:48 · answer #1 · answered by MICHAEL R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When friction slows the motion of a body, the mechanical energy or the work dicipates as heat.
this heat energy is absorbed by cooling mechanism that
keeps the moving body cool.
Energy is always converted from one form to another.
2007-04-10 16:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by cookiedada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The process of conversion of kinetic energy into heat enegy will slow down.
2007-04-10 16:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by Arasan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat from kinetic energy
2007-04-10 15:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by Nate M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heat energy
2016-04-21 10:46:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋