Question

What is the main difference between macroscopic kinetic energy in a motion and microscopic kinetic energy of individual molecules? Imagine a strong wind from hurricane Dorian is coming to you, which kinetic energy can you sense? Explain why.

Answer 1

Explained

Step-by-step explanation:

1.The macroscopic form of kinetic energy is organized whereas the microscopic kinetic energy disorganized form of energy.

2.Observing macroscopic kinetic energy is easier than the microscopic energy.

3. All macroscopic kinetic energy can be converted to useful work whereas microscopic kinetic energy can not be.

4. Macroscopic kinetic energy is possessed by moving objects whereas microscopic objects possessed by the virtue of motion, rotation, vibrations of atoms in substance.

Wind energy is macroscopic energy as it can be harnessed to produce electricity and perform some useful work. And discussed above useful work can only be performed using macroscopic kinetic energy.