Harness Friction & Heat Energy: Is It Possible?

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Heat energy can be effectively harnessed using heat engines, which are commonly utilized in power plants. While frictional energy can also be captured, it requires a substantial and consistent source to be economically viable. The discussion emphasizes the practicality of heat engines in converting thermal energy into usable power, while highlighting the challenges associated with harnessing frictional energy.

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Is there a way to harness frictional or heat energy?
 
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Heat energy is harnessed in power plants and heat engines all the time. Frictional energy can also be harnessed, but there needs to be a reliable and large source of it for it to be worth it.
 
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