Mechanical Energy (Noun)
Meaning
Energy in a mechanical form.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The engine converts chemical energy from the fuel into mechanical energy to power the vehicle.
- The roller coaster's mechanical energy is highest at the top of the first hill, where its potential energy is greatest.
- Mechanical energy is transferred from the gears to the wheels, allowing the bicycle to move.
- The hydroelectric dam converts the kinetic energy of the water into mechanical energy, which is then converted into electrical energy.
- The toy car's mechanical energy is increased as it rolls down the ramp, accelerating its motion.