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Which type of energy is NOT mentioned as a potential energy source for converting into mechanical energy?
Which type of energy is NOT mentioned as a potential energy source for converting into mechanical energy?
- Potential energy
- Kinetic energy (correct)
- Chemical energy
- Heat energy
What is the special importance of heat engines?
What is the special importance of heat engines?
- They convert environmental heat into motion
- They convert heat into work via various thermodynamic processes (correct)
- They convert mechanical energy into heat
- They generate heat as an intermediate energy form
Which natural process converts environmental heat into motion?
Which natural process converts environmental heat into motion?
- Atmospheric convection cells (correct)
- Geothermal energy
- Hydroelectric power generation
- Nuclear fission
In what industrial processes does mechanical energy play a role?
In what industrial processes does mechanical energy play a role?
What is the purpose of an engine or motor?
What is the purpose of an engine or motor?
What are the different forms of energy that can be converted into mechanical energy?
What are the different forms of energy that can be converted into mechanical energy?
What is the role of mechanical energy in transportation?
What is the role of mechanical energy in transportation?
What are some industrial processes that involve the use of mechanical energy?
What are some industrial processes that involve the use of mechanical energy?
How do mechanical heat engines convert heat into work?
How do mechanical heat engines convert heat into work?
What is an example of a machine that converts one or more forms of energy into mechanical energy?
What is an example of a machine that converts one or more forms of energy into mechanical energy?
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