What is the energy transfer (mechanical, heating, radiation etc) from a truck to its brakes and why?

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Jakub Kania · Answer 1 · 2024-08-28T21:50:20+0000

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When a truck applies its brakes, the energy transfer primarily involves converting mechanical energy (from the truck's motion) into heating energy due to friction. Some of this heat may also be radiated away as infrared radiation.

What is the energy transfer (mechanical, heating, radiation etc) from a truck to its brakes and why?

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