Question
In energy transfers , some energy is wasted. It is spread out to the surroundings. Which word describes this energy? Atmospheric Useful Vibration Dissipated Destroyed
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Daisy
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Answer
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Explanation
The question refers to one type of energy transfer where not all energy is transferred as useful energy. Some of it is lost because it spreads out to the surroundings. This lost or waste energy is commonly described in physics as energy that is dissipated. The term 'Dissipated' energy in Physics is used to describe the energy that is converted from various forms (like mechanical, potential, etc.) into thermal energy. This dispersed energy is generally transferred in forms like heat or sound, which is harder to make useful again. Even This dissipated energy still obeys the law of conservation of energy, it's not destroyed, it's just moved on in an unintended and less useful way.