Which of the following energy changes involves frictional force?
- AKinetic energy to heat energy
- BPotential energy to sound energy
- CChemical energy to heat energy
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (a) Kinetic energy to heat energy
Explanation
Friction between two surfaces opposes relative motion and converts kinetic energy into heat energy.
Rubbing pieces of wood together to start a fire is a classic example of this transformation.
The other pairings (potential to sound, chemical to heat) do not involve frictional force.