Chapter 1: Introduction to Energy Flashcards
1
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What are the nine types of energy?
A
chemical, nuclear, electrical, sound, thermal, kinetic, gravitational potential, elastic potential, light
2
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When is work done?
A
Work is done when energy is transformed from one form to another.
3
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What is energy?
A
The ability to do work
4
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What is the principle of the conservation of energy?
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Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transferred or transformed.
5
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What happens to waste energy?
A
Energy is generally wasted as thermal energy, which dissipates to the surroundings.
