Chapter 2 - Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Energy
A
The ability to do work
2
Q
Type of energy
A
Light and Matter
3
Q
Unit of Energy (SI)
A
Joule (J)
4
Q
1 calorie = ___ J
A
4.184 J
5
Q
Sum of Energy
A
Potential + Kinetic = Energy
6
Q
Heat movement
A
Higher Temperature to a lower temperature until thermal equilibrium
7
Q
Specific Heat
A
Amount of energy (heat) needed to raise 1 gram of a substance up by 1 Celsius
8
Q
Heat capacity
A
Specific Heat times Mass (entire energy needed to raise mass by 1 Celsius
