A mechanical fan is a machine that moves air around. Imagine blowing air out of your mouth, but instead of using your mouth, you use a machine. The machine has a bunch of spinning blades that push air in one direction, which creates a breeze.
Have you ever felt the wind from a big fan at the store on a hot day? That's a mechanical fan! You can also find them in cars, where they help keep you cool by blowing air onto your face.
They work by using electricity to power a motor, which makes the blades spin. When the blades spin around and around, they push air in one direction. That air then moves towards you and creates the feeling of a breeze.
Mechanical fans can come in all different sizes and shapes, like a little desk fan or a huge ceiling fan. They are really helpful for keeping us cool and comfortable on hot days!