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Kushal’s Answer
After a google search I found this. Some new concept to me as well, being a mechanical engineer. Might have missed it and never have had to use it. Thanks for the question.
Diversity ( source Wikipedia, need to verify but my mechanical engineering intuition indicates this must be it; changed few wordings)
Diversity : The unofficial term diversity, as distinguished from diversity factor, refers to the percent of time available that a machine or piece of equipment or facility has its maximum or nominal load or demand; a 70% diversity means that the device of interest operates at its nominal or maximum load level 70% of the time that it is connected and turned on.
Mechanical energy is the sum total of potential and kinetic energy. Potential energy is energy that is static/stored/stationary. As the word suggests, it ( the energy) has a potential to be released but doesn't until a situation causes the release. Consider a spring-mass system for example. When you stretch the spring by pulling/pushing the mass and keep it held up at the extreme position, the energy you provided with your arm is stored as potential energy. When you release the mass, the potential energy starts to get released and starts to convert to kinetic energy. This kinetic energy is energy is dynamic in nature and causes the mass to move with certain velocity. The Kinetic energy reaches a maximum value when the mass reaches the mean/initial position ( or in other words the position it was initially before you disturbed it ! ).
So to put in more simply Mechanical energy = Potential energy + Kinetic energy = constant for a given system under consideration.
For spring mass-system it would ideal translate to,
1.When mass is in extreme position --> Potential energy is maximum = Mechanical energy
2.When mass is in mean position --> Kinetic energy is maximum = Mechanical energy
3. When mass is anywhere in between --> Mechanical energy = Potential energy + Kinetic energy
Diversity ( source Wikipedia, need to verify but my mechanical engineering intuition indicates this must be it; changed few wordings)
Diversity : The unofficial term diversity, as distinguished from diversity factor, refers to the percent of time available that a machine or piece of equipment or facility has its maximum or nominal load or demand; a 70% diversity means that the device of interest operates at its nominal or maximum load level 70% of the time that it is connected and turned on.
Mechanical energy is the sum total of potential and kinetic energy. Potential energy is energy that is static/stored/stationary. As the word suggests, it ( the energy) has a potential to be released but doesn't until a situation causes the release. Consider a spring-mass system for example. When you stretch the spring by pulling/pushing the mass and keep it held up at the extreme position, the energy you provided with your arm is stored as potential energy. When you release the mass, the potential energy starts to get released and starts to convert to kinetic energy. This kinetic energy is energy is dynamic in nature and causes the mass to move with certain velocity. The Kinetic energy reaches a maximum value when the mass reaches the mean/initial position ( or in other words the position it was initially before you disturbed it ! ).
So to put in more simply Mechanical energy = Potential energy + Kinetic energy = constant for a given system under consideration.
For spring mass-system it would ideal translate to,
1.When mass is in extreme position --> Potential energy is maximum = Mechanical energy
2.When mass is in mean position --> Kinetic energy is maximum = Mechanical energy
3. When mass is anywhere in between --> Mechanical energy = Potential energy + Kinetic energy
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Dear Jame,
Here's some information from www.iAsk.ai, the Ai Questions Search Engine, made more actionable for you:
Mechanical Energy
Mechanical energy, a cornerstone of physics and engineering, is the total of kinetic and potential energy. It's the energy an object holds due to its movement or position.
Kinetic Energy
Kinetic energy, simply put, is the energy of motion. An object's kinetic energy increases as its speed does. You can calculate kinetic energy with this formula:
KE=1/2mv2
In this equation, 'm' represents the object's mass, and 'v' stands for its velocity.
Potential Energy
Potential energy, on the other hand, is the energy of position. It's the energy an object has because of its location in a force field, like a gravitational field. The formula for potential energy varies based on the type of force field. In a gravitational force field, it's:
PE=mgh
Here, 'm' is the mass of the object, 'g' is the acceleration due to gravity, and 'h' is the height above the ground.
Diversity
Diversity, in engineering, means including people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It's about having a broad range of unique characteristics within a group or organization. Diversity covers aspects like race, gender, age, sexual orientation, and ability.
A diverse engineering workforce offers a wealth of perspectives and ideas, leading to innovative solutions and improved decision-making. It ensures that engineering solutions are fair and accessible to all. Moreover, it helps rectify historical imbalances in engineering education and employment, giving underrepresented groups the chance to excel in the field.
May God bless you!
James Constantine Frangos.
Here's some information from www.iAsk.ai, the Ai Questions Search Engine, made more actionable for you:
Mechanical Energy
Mechanical energy, a cornerstone of physics and engineering, is the total of kinetic and potential energy. It's the energy an object holds due to its movement or position.
Kinetic Energy
Kinetic energy, simply put, is the energy of motion. An object's kinetic energy increases as its speed does. You can calculate kinetic energy with this formula:
KE=1/2mv2
In this equation, 'm' represents the object's mass, and 'v' stands for its velocity.
Potential Energy
Potential energy, on the other hand, is the energy of position. It's the energy an object has because of its location in a force field, like a gravitational field. The formula for potential energy varies based on the type of force field. In a gravitational force field, it's:
PE=mgh
Here, 'm' is the mass of the object, 'g' is the acceleration due to gravity, and 'h' is the height above the ground.
Diversity
Diversity, in engineering, means including people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It's about having a broad range of unique characteristics within a group or organization. Diversity covers aspects like race, gender, age, sexual orientation, and ability.
A diverse engineering workforce offers a wealth of perspectives and ideas, leading to innovative solutions and improved decision-making. It ensures that engineering solutions are fair and accessible to all. Moreover, it helps rectify historical imbalances in engineering education and employment, giving underrepresented groups the chance to excel in the field.
May God bless you!
James Constantine Frangos.
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Vicki’s Answer
'In the context of electricity, the diversity factor is the ratio of the sum of the individual non-coincident maximum loads of various subdivisions of the system to the maximum demand of the complete system. The diversity factor is always greater than 1.' Thank you!