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Why does a saw become warm when it is used to cut a log of wood?

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At an intermediate position, say point Q, the energy is partly kinetic and partly potential. When saw is used to cut a log of wood, work is done against the force of friction between the saw and log, therefore the work done (mechanical energy) is converted into heat energy. So, it becomes warm.

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