Question
A person driving a car applies the brakes. This produces friction, which stops the car. Into which type of energy is the mechanical energy of the car converted?
A.
heat
B.
light
C.
chemical
D.
gravitational
A.
heat
B.
light
C.
chemical
D.
gravitational
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is A. heat.
When the brakes are applied, the friction between the brake pads and the wheels converts the mechanical energy of the moving car into heat energy, causing the car to stop.
When the brakes are applied, the friction between the brake pads and the wheels converts the mechanical energy of the moving car into heat energy, causing the car to stop.