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flatmaster
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I am writing an intro physics problem about a flowing stream. I am going to assume that all of the gravitational potential energy eventually becomes thermal energy of the water. I haven't worked it yet, but I'm pretty sure the flow rate and g will both cancel out and give me a constant change in temperature per unit of elevation change.
Is there a specific name for this phenomenon?
How reasonable of an assumption is this? Some energy must go into eroding rock, making noise, etc.
Is there a specific name for this phenomenon?
How reasonable of an assumption is this? Some energy must go into eroding rock, making noise, etc.