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

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Jessie Blevins

22 May, 00:46

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

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Nehemiah Gordon · Answer 1

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.