Nimo

Study smarter with Nimo

Personalised revision that adapts to you. Ace your revision with unlimited practice questions that are designed to help you learn faster. We're slowly rolling out to more and more students.

Frictional heating in motion explained

Forces and motion • Work and energy transfer

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Frictional heating is the heat generated when friction occurs between two moving objects.
  • This heat results from the kinetic energy of the moving objects being transformed as they slide against one another.

Flashcards

Test your knowledge with interactive flashcards

What is one practical application of frictional heating?

Click to reveal answer

One practical application of frictional heating is in brake systems of vehicles, where it assists in slowing down the vehicle.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Friction converts kinetic energy to heat energy.

Surface roughness increases friction and heating.

Frictional heating can cause material degradation.

Built with v0