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When brakes are applied to a moving vehicle, then the kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted to

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Braking is an energy transformation process: \[ \text{Kinetic Energy } \left(\frac{1}{2}mv^2\right) \xrightarrow{\text{Frictional Work}} \text{Thermal/Heat Energy } (m_{\text{rotor}} \cdot c_p \cdot \Delta T) \] In modern electric vehicles, regenerative braking systems capture a portion of this kinetic energy, converting it into electrical potential energy stored in batteries rather than losing it entirely as heat.
Updated On: Jul 9, 2026
  • Potential energy
  • Mechanical energy
  • Gravitational energy
  • Heat energy
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The Correct Option is D

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