Basics Of Energy Flashcards
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How is energy measured?
A
Calories
1
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What is energy?
A
The capacity to do work
2
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What is kinetic energy?
A
Energy in motion
3
Q
What is potential energy?
A
Stored energy
4
Q
What is the law of conservation of energy?
A
Energy changed forms, but is not created or destroyed
5
Q
What are some renewable energy sources?
A
- Solar power
- panels have tubes of fluid that gets heated that spins turbines and generators - Wind power
- blade is turned and turns generator - Hydro-electric power plant
- water turns generator - Nuclear power
- water is evaporated spins generator
6
Q
What is fission?
Fusion?
A
Fission - Splitting atoms apart
Fusion - combining (bonding together)
Both can create energy
7
Q
What are some non-renewable energy sources?
A
- Oil
- Coal
- Natural gas
- from biomass - compressed dead things
8
Q
What can be the largest source of pollution?
A
Coal - very dirty when burned and used for energy
