Energy Flashcards
Define work. And it’s unit.
Work is force multiplied by displacement. The unit is the Joule.
1J = 1N x 1m
Define energy.
Energy is the ability to do work. The unit is the Joule.
Define kinetic energy.
The kinetic energy of an object is the energy it has due to its motion.
Define Potential Energy.
The potential energy of an object is the energy it has due to its position, shape or state.
Define Power. Define the unit.
Power is the rate at which work is done. The unit of power is the watt.
1 W = 1J/1s
What is the formula for % efficiency?
Power Output/ Power Input x 100
Define the law of conservation of energy.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only be converted from one form to another.
How many joules are in 1 kilowatt hour or 1 electrical unit?
1000W x 3600s = 3,600,000 Joules of Energy