energy Flashcards

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1
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where does all energy come from?

A

the sun

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2
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can energy be created?

A

energy cannot be created or destroyed, it just transfers from one form to another

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what happens to energy that is not used usefully?

A

it is wasted as heat energy which warms up the surrounding

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4
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what is temperature ?

A

how hot something is and is measured in (‘C)

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what is heat?

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type of energy that will transfer from a warm area to a cooler one and is measured in joules

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