Chapter 4 - Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Label the three main non-renewable energy resources
A
Coal, oil and gas
2
Q
Label some renewable energy resources
A
Tidal Wind Hydro-electric Solar Waves Biomass Geothermal
3
Q
Formula for energy, power and time
A
E = P x T P = E / T T = E / P
4
Q
What is energy measured in?
A
J (joules)
5
Q
What is power measured in?
A
W (watts)
6
Q
What is time measured in?
A
S (seconds)
7
Q
Law for conservation of energy
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.
8
Q
Energy store for food, fuel and batteries
A
Chemical
9
Q
Energy store for hot objects
A
Thermal
10
Q
Energy store for moving objects
A
Kinetic
