Energy Flashcards
1
Q
what is a renewable energy source?
A
The source will never run out(not finite)
2
Q
what is a non-renewable energy source?
A
a source with a finite supply(will run out)
3
Q
what is the conservation law of energy?
A
energy can never be created or destroyed, only transferred or dissipated
4
Q
what are the non-renewable energy resources?
A
Fossil Fuels: >oil >coal >gas &Nuclear
5
Q
what are the energy sources?
A
magnetic, internal(thermal), chemical, kinetic, electrostatic, gravitational potential, elastic potential, Nuclear
6
Q
what are the renewable energy resources?
A
hydro-electric, wind turbines, solar, geo-thermal, tidal, bio-fuel& wave
7
Q
what are the 4 energy transfers?
A
mechanical, heating, radiation & electrical
