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Chap 3 - energy, work done, power Flashcards

1
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name the 9 energy types

A

-thermal
-chemical
-nuclear
-light
-electricity
-kinetic
-sound
-gravitational potential
-elastic potential

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2
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unit for energy?

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joules ( J )

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3
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4 ways of energy transfer

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-mechanical work done
-electrical work done
-heating
-wave

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4
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explain mechanical work done energy transfer

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an applied force

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5
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explain electrical work done energy transfer

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difference in charge causing electrical charges to move

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6
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explain heating energy transfer

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due to difference in temperature

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7
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explain wave energy transfer

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wave is transferred as radiation

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8
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word, symbol and units of KE equation

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kinetic energy = 1/2 x mass x velocity^2
KE = 1/2mv^2
KE = J
m = Kg
v = ms^-1

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9
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word, symbol and units of GPE equation

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Gravitational potential energy = mass x gravitational field strength x change in height
GPE = mgh
GPE = J
m = Kg
g = 9.8Nm^-1
h = meters

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9
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define law of conservation of energy

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-energy cannot be created or destroyed
-energy is converted to other forms
-total energy is constant

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10
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definition of work done

A

transferring energy by mechanical or electrical pathways

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word, symbol and units of work done equation

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work done = force x distance
w = Fd
w = J
F = N
d = meter

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12
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define power

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how much energy / work done per unit time

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13
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word, symbol and units of power equation

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power = useful energy / time
power = useful work done/ time
P = E/w / t
P = E (energy)/ w(work done)
t = seconds

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14
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word equation of efficiency

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efficiency = useful energy/ power / total energy/power x 100%
-100% is usually put with denominator

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15
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what diagram is use to show efficiency

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sankey diagram

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16
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name 4 non renewable sources of energy

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-fossil fuel - coal, oil, gas
-nuclear fission- uranium

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17
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name 9 renewable sources of energy

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-wind
-hydroelectric dams
-tidal
-wave
-solar - solar cells, solar thermal collectors
-biofuel
-geothermal

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18
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what is nuclear fission

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nuclei of atoms are split apart

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19
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how are fossil fuels used

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burned to produce energy

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20
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how is nuclear fission of uranium used

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the atom is split and releases energy in form of heat and radiation

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21
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how are wind resources used

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get energy from wind using mechanical power to spin a generator

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22
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how are hydroelectric dams used

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converts GPE in water in reservoir into KE to turn the turbine

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23
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how are wave resources used

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KE of wave turn turbines

24
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how are tidal resources used

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KE of tidal turn turbines

25
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how are biofuel resources used

A

heat biomass

26
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how are geothermal resources used

A

steam from underground reservoirs turn turbines

26
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what does the sun do

A

-radiates energy
-source of energy for except nuclear, tidal, geothermal

27
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energy transfer: fossil fuel

A

chemical, thermal, kinetic, electrical

28
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energy transfer: biofuel

A

chemical, thermal, kinetic, electrical

28
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energy transfer: nuclear fission

A

chemical, thermal, kinetic, electrical

29
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energy transfer: geothermal

A

thermal, kinetic, electrical

30
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energy transfer: hydroelectrical dam

A

GPE, kinetic, electrical

31
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energy transfer: tidal, wave, wind

A

energy transfer: nuclear fission

32
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energy transfer: solar

A

light, electrical

33
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2 disadvantages and 2 advantages: hydroelectric

A

A - low greenhouse gas emissions
A - affordable source of electricity
D - displaces people and animals of their habitat
D - cause drought downstream

34
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2 disadvantages and 2 advantages: tidal

A

A - high density energy - store lots energy in small mass
A - no gas emission
D - specific site requirements
D - expensive installment

35
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2 disadvantages and 2 advantages: wind

A

A - low priced energy source
A - no air and water pollution
D - produce noise
D - birds collide, interference with bats sonar navigation

36
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2 disadvantages and 2 advantages: wave

A

A - no greenhouse emission
A- high density energy
D - high installation cost
D - impact marine life - costal corrasion

37
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2 disadvantages and 2 advantages: geothermal

A

A - always available
A - silent
D - air and water pollution
D - specific location

38
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2 disadvantages and 2 advantages: solar

A

A - reduce electricity bills
A -renewable
D - require sunlight
D - unable to remove once installed

39
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2 disadvantages and 2 advantages: biofuel

A

A - sustainable
A - reduce dependency on foreign oil
D - disrupt life cycle
D - lots of water consumption

40
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2 disadvantages and 2 advantages: nuclear

A

A - low carbon energy source
A - happen in any weather
D - generates leaking waste
D - radiation

41
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2 disadvantages and 2 advantages: fossil fuel

A

A - high density energy
A - oil and gas can be transported through pipelines
D - emit greenhouse gas
D - air pollution

42
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what is the difference between w = fd and m = fd

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w = fd - d- distance + displacement
m = fd - d - physical distance

43
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what is the units for efficiency

A

no units

44
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what can efficiency be used for

A

-energy
-power

45
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note: efficiency is in % or decimal

A
46
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what do solar cells do

A

convert light to heat energy

47
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which energy sources are not from the sun

A

-geothermal
-tides
-nuclear

48
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where is nuclear energy from (uranium)

A

earth’s core

49
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what do solar panels do

A

heating

50
Q

what controls the tides

A

moon

51
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where is geothermal energy from

A

earth’s core

52
Q

how do you make an experiment more reliable

A

repeat the experiment

53
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how do you make an experiment more accurate

A

find mean time

54
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define non-renewable source of energy

A

energy that is being used faster than it is made (unsustainable)

55
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define renewable source of energy

A

energy that is made faster than used

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