Physics PYQ 29 of 144 · Energy

Which of the following energy changes involves frictional force?

  1. AKinetic energy to heat energy
  2. BPotential energy to sound energy
  3. CChemical energy to heat energy
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

68th BPSC

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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.

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