mechanical energy

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Compared to the conventional design, the researchers found that the optimized design increased the device's conversion of mechanical energy to electrical current 2.4 times.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2024

"I began to contemplate whether we could convert the evaporation energy into mechanical energy first, and then translate it into electricity," said Wu.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

The fourth movement had a mahogany tone of divided cellos and a finale of mechanical energy and busy tinkering before a thrilling final flourish.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2024

The train was not equipped with ECP brakes; instead its locomotive used dynamic braking — electric traction motors acting as generators, which slow the train and dissipate mechanical energy as heat.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023

It furnishes mechanical energy to muscle cells; electrical energy to nerve cells.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson