
Is mechanical energy always conserved? Why or why not?
Dec 30, 2016 · Mechanical energy is not always conserved. Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system. E_(mech)=K+U Mechanical energy is conserved so …
What is mechanical energy? + Example - Socratic
May 10, 2018 · Below Mechanical Energy is the sum of your gravitational and kinetic energy of all its parts. If no other forces but gravity is present, energy will not be transferred into or out of …
Generators and Motors - Physics - Socratic
⇒ For a motor the input energy is electrical energy and the useful output energy is mechanical energy. The generator is used to produce an electric current from rotational motion (on large …
Energy - Physics - Socratic
Energy is the capacity for doing work. You must have energy to accomplish work. Energy can exist in many different forms. Two major categories of energy are kinetic and potential. The …
What are three types of energy? + Example - Socratic
Oct 8, 2015 · Mechanical energy, Electrical Energy, Thermal Energy Mechanical energy may be further subdivided into potential energy, kinetic energy, spring energy. Other forms of energy …
What is mechanical energy? - Socratic
Jan 12, 2017 · The mechanical energy stored within an object is equal to the sum of the object's kinetic and potential energy. Simply, the mechanical energy of an object is that which results …
How is wind converted into useable energy? | Socratic
Jul 12, 2018 · The kinetic energy has been used to create mechanical energy which is used to create potential energy in the water tanks. The potential energy of the water stored at higher …
Why do inelastic collisions lose energy? - Socratic
Oct 22, 2015 · Kinetic energy in inelastic collision is partially converted into internal vibration of molecules and heat. So the kinetic energy after the collision is smaller than before. The …
How does solar energy convert the heat energy into ... - Socratic
Jan 2, 2016 · Next, this steam spins a turbine, producing mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then used to power a generator, which produces electricity. Note: Sometimes fossil …
A roller coaster car with a mass of 500 kg at the top of a ... - Socratic
Jul 25, 2017 · At the bottom of the hill, this potential energy would have converted all into kinetic energy, because there are, in this highly ideal situation, no energy losses due to friction. The …