Energy Flashcards

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Magnetic

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Energy stored when repelling poles have been pushed closer together or when attracting poles have been pulled further apart

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Examples of magnetic energy

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Fridge magnets or compasses or maglev trains

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Internal (thermal)

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The total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in an object in most cases vibrations

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Examples of internal (thermal) energy

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Human bodies, hot coffees, stoves or hobs

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Chemical

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Energy stored in chemical bonds

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Examples of chemical energy

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Food or muscles or electrical cells

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Kinetic

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Energy of a moving object

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Examples of kinetic energy

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Runners or buses or comets

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Electrostatic

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Energy stored from repelling charges have been moved closer together or when attracting charges have been pulled further apart

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Examples of electrostatic energy

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Thunder clouds or Van De Groove generators

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Elastic potential

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Energy stored when an object is stretched or squashed

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Examples of elastic potential energy

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Drawn catapults compressed springs or inflated balloons

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Gravitational potential energy

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Energy of an object at height

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Examples of gravitational potential energy

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Aeroplanes or kites or mugs on the table

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15
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Nuclear

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Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom

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Examples of nuclear energy

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Uranium, nuclear power or nuclear reactors

17
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Mechanical work transfer

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Force moving an object through a distance

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Electrical work transfer

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Charges moving due to a potential difference

19
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Heating transfer

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Due to temperature difference caused electricity or by chemical reaction

20
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Radiation transfer

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Energy transferred as a wave e.g. light and infrared - light radiation and infrared radiation are emitted from the Sun

21
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The two types of energy flow diagrams

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Transfer diagrams and Sankey diagrams

22
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Dissipation

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When energy is transferred to some of the energy is wasted into the surroundings, e.g. electrical cables warming up

23
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How is energy dissipated in a mechanical system

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When two surfaces robbed together

24
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How can you reduce friction

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By using a lubricant so less heat is wasted

25
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How can you prevent dissipation in electrical context?

A

Use LED bulbs instead of filament lamps

26
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What energy is dissipated for a radio or speaker?

A

The electrical work is transferred into useful soundwaves and infrared radiation dissipated

27
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What is the useful energy and dissipated energy in a tumble dryer?

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Electrical work transfers into useful energy and energy is dissipated by soundwaves

28
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Kinetic energy calculation

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0.5 x mass x speed(squared) or Ek m v(squared)

29
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What is energy measured in?

A

Joules,J

30
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What is mass measured in?

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Kilogram,Kg

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What is speed measured in?

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Metres per second, m/s

32
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What is the calculation for elastic potential energy?

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0.5 x spring constant x extension squared or Ee= 0.5 k e squared

33
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What is spring constant measured in?

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Newtons per metre, N/m

34
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What is extension measured in?

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Metres,m

35
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What is the calculation for gravitational potential energy?

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Mass x gravitational field strength x height or Ep= m g h

36
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What is gravitational field strength measured in?

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Newtons per kilogram, N/Kg

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What is height measured in?

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Metres,m