Physics
In what way does the temperature of water at the bottom of a waterfall differ from the temperature at the top? Explain the reason.
Work, Energy & Power
111 Likes
Answer
When the water falls from the height, the potential energy stored in water at a height changes into the kinetic energy.
On reaching the ground, a part of the kinetic energy of water changes into the heat energy which increases the temperature of the water.
Answered By
79 Likes
Related Questions
A pebble is thrown up. It goes to a height and then comes back on the ground. State the different changes in the form of energy during its motion.
When an arrow is shot from a bow, it has kinetic energy in it. Explain briefly from where does it get its kinetic energy?
What is meant by gravitational potential energy? Derive an expression for it for a body placed at a height above the ground.
A ball is placed on a compressed spring. What form of energy does the spring possess? On releasing the spring, the ball flies away. Give a reason.