Chapter 9- Energy and Energy Resources Flashcards
Work
When a force moves an object
Energy
The ability to do work or the ability to cause change
Power
The rate at which work is done
Kinetic Energy
The energy an object has due to its motion
Potential Energy
Stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object.
Mechanical Energy
The form of energy associated with the position and movement of an object
Energy Transformation
A change from one form of energy to another
The Law of Conservation of Energy
No energy is create or destroyed
Fuel
A material that contains stored potential energy
Fossil Fuel
A fuel that is made up of materials that formed along time ago.
The Law of Conservation of Mass/Matter
Mass or Matter can neither be created nor destroyed
Combustion
The process of burning fuels
Things to know pt. 1
All energy is transferred between objects when work is done
Relationship between work,energy,and power
work is when a force moves an object, power is the rate at which work is done and energy is the ability to do work.
The formula and unit to calculate power
Power = Energy transferred / Time
Formula= Watts or W
