2.1 - Forms Of Energy Flashcards
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Chemical energy
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- stored in bonds of chemical compounds
- potential energy
- body cells, food
2
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Electrical energy
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- moving charges
- electricity
- current electricity
- batteries
3
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Magnetism
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- magnets, wires
- compass
- heat
- electricity
4
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Nuclear energy
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- potential energy of the nucleus of an atom
- released when the nucleus splits (nuclear fission) or when the two nuclei combine (nuclear fusion)
5
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Solar energy
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- hydrogen-hydrogen nuclear fusion reaction with the release of nuclear energy
- electromagnetic radiation
6
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Kinetic energy
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- does work
- motion
- wind or flowing water are examples
7
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Gravitational potential energy
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- work
- an object raised above earth’s surface
- position from earth
8
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Mechanical energy
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- Em = Ep + Ek
- sum of kinetic and potential energy
9
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Heat energy
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- Transfer of thermal energy from hot to cold
- can convert to mechanical energy
10
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Energy
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The capacity to do work