Unraveling Mechanical Energy: How Objects Can Transfer Energy to Their Surroundings

An object can lose mechanical energy when the energy is transferred to the surroundings. This can happen through various processes such as friction, air resistance, or sound, where the mechanical energy is converted into other forms of energy, like thermal energy or sound energy. It is important to note that, according to the law of conservation of energy, energy is not destroyed or disappeared; it is simply transformed or transferred from one form to another.