how is mechanical energy related to thermal energy
â¢ Mechanical energy is the ordered movement of the molecules as a single unit. Thermal energy is the random movement of the molecules. â¢ Mechanical energy can be 100% converted to thermal energy, but thermal energy cannot be fully converted to mechanical energy. â¢ Thermal energy cannot do work, but mechanical energy can do work. â¢ Mechanical energy has two main forms, namely kinetic energy and potential energy.