Constant Delta E-thermal in a given distance?

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The discussion centers on the concept that the change in thermal energy in a system is constant over a given distance, regardless of the force applied. It highlights that since the force (Fk) and distance (d) are constant, the thermal energy change remains the same. However, there is confusion regarding the physical implications, particularly when comparing the thermal energy generated by a racecar versus a slower car over the same distance. The intuitive understanding of thermal energy generation seems counterintuitive, as one would expect the faster car to produce more thermal energy. The conversation seeks clarification on this seemingly paradoxical relationship between speed and thermal energy change.
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In a given distance apparently regardless of how much work is done (whether the force is large or small) the change in thermal energy is the same since thermal energy change is fk times d. Since Fk is constant as is D the change in thermal energy of the system will remain constant. I'm having a hard time visualizing this though - isn't a racecar zooming through a slice of a track going to generate more thermal energy than a car mozying through that same slice at 5 mph? I don't want to just hide behind the math - it's a bit counterintuitive though when trying to picture it physically that the same change in thermal energy is occurring. tyia
 
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