A person drivinv a car applies yhe breaks. This produces friction, which stops the car. Into which type of energy is ghe mechanical energy of the car converted
Chemistry · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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hen a person driving a car applies the brakes, the mechanical energy of the car is mostly converted into thermal energy, also known as heat. The process goes as follows:
1. The driver applies pressure to the brake pedal. 2. This pressure is transferred through a mechanical linkage or hydraulic system to the brake pads or shoes. 3. The brake pads or shoes press against the rotating wheels or discs, creating friction. 4. This friction resists the rotation of the wheels, slowing down the car. 5. The energy that was used to keep the car moving (kinetic energy) is dissipated in the form of heat due to friction between the brake components and the wheels.
So, when brakes are applied, the car's kinetic energy is transformed into thermal energy.