energy Flashcards

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List the major sources of energy and alternative sources of energy such as solar and wind

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Primary energy sources take many forms, including nuclear energy, fossil energy – like oil, coal and natural gas – and renewable sources like wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower.

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what is energy

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the ability to make things happen (do work )

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what is the law of conservation of energy

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energy can’t be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed into another form. the total amount of energy remains constant

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what is energy transfer

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the movement of energy from one place to another

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Describe the thermal energy transfer processes of conduction

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In CONDUCTION, heat is transferred by particles vibrating.

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Describe the thermal energy transfer processes of convection

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In CONVECTION, heat energy is carried by the movement of particles of matter.

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Describe the thermal energy transfer processes of radiation

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In RADIATION, heat is carried directly by electromagnetic waves.

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