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What’s the difference between mechanical energy and thermal energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with motion. The amount of energy depends on the mass and velocity of the relevant system or component. ... Thermal energy (or heat) is a measure of kinetic energy at the molecular level. Heat and temperature are proxy measurements for the motion of molecules.

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