macroscopic energy JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˌmækrəˈskɒpɪk ˈɛnədʒi/ · mac-ro-scop-ic en-er-gy
noun
- The energy that can be observed and measured at a large scale, such as the energy of a moving object or the energy of a system. The macroscopic energy of the roller coaster was converted into kinetic energy as it sped down the track.
- The energy that can be perceived by the human senses, as opposed to microscopic energy which is not directly observable. The macroscopic energy of the fire was intense and could be felt from a distance.
Did you know? The concept of macroscopic energy is closely related to the study of thermodynamics, which deals with the relationships between heat, work, and energy at a large scale.