Question

Why is thermal energy produced not generally usable to do work?

1Because the thermal energy dissipates too quickly and is not concentrated enough to be used
2Because this energy is lost to the universe
3 Because thermal energy is a form of energy that cannot be used to do any work
4 Because thermal energy does not have the same equivalent to do work as other forms

Answer 1

Answer: Option (1) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The internal energy of an object obtained by the kinetic energy of its molecules is known as thermal energy.

Since thermal energy is basically due to the kinetic energy of molecules, that is, rapid movement of molecules and this kinetic energy is released to the surroundings in the form of heat.

Therefore, we can conclude that thermal energy produced is not generally usable to do work because the thermal energy dissipates too quickly and is not concentrated enough to be used.

Answer 2

The ability of thermal energy to dissipate too quickly and not get concentrated makes it not suitable for doing work. In addition, thermal energy comes from the rapid movement of particles in which it is directly proportional. Therefore, the faster the particle movement, more heat or thermal energy is generated.