Mechanical energy is one of the only types of energy that is easy to see. If something is moving, it is using mechanical energy! Take a look at these sources of mechanical energy that you're likely to find in the home.
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Turning a doorknob
-Breathing in and out
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Hammering a nail
-Riding a bicycle
-Sharpening a pencil
-Using kitchen appliances
-Listening to music
-Typing on a keyboard
-Driving a car
-Exercising
Explanation:
<em>Mechanical- </em>Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object that is used to do work. In other words, it is energy in an object due to its motion or position, or both.
CO2 molecules can vibrate in ways that simpler nitrogen and oxygen molecules cannot, which allows CO2 molecules to capture the IR photons. Greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect play an important role in Earth's climate.
