Heat Energy (Noun)
Meaning
A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The engine converts heat energy from the burning fuel into mechanical energy that powers the vehicle.
- The sun's heat energy is harnessed to generate steam, which drives the turbines to produce electricity in the solar thermal power plant.
- Heat energy is transferred from the warmer air to the cooler air through convection, which causes the air to rise.
- The thermoelectric material converts heat energy from the exhaust into electrical energy, increasing the overall efficiency of the generator.
- The heat energy from the Earth's core is transferred to the surface through conduction and convection, shaping the planet's geology.