Energy Flashcards
What is the universe?
The Universe is everything we can touch, feel, sense, measure or detect.
Types of Energy
Elastic, electrical, thermal, radiation, chemical, wind, sound, hydraulic and nuclear.
What is the universe made of?
Matter and energy
What is elastic energy
Energy stored in an object due to its compression or extension
Elastic energy example
Compressed spring
Stretched elastic
Electrical energy
Energy resulting from the ordered movement of electrons from one atom to another.
Electrical energy example
Power plant
Battery
Generator
Thermal energy
Energy resulting from the random motion of all particles in a substance
Thermal energy example
Fire
Heating element
Sun
Radiation energy
Energy contained in and transported by electromagnetic waves
Radiation energy
Light bulb
Microwave oven
Sun
Cellphone
Radiographic equipment
Fire
Radio
Television
Chemical energy
Energy stored in molecular bonds
Chemical energy example
Apple
Candle wax
Fossil fuels
Wind energy
Energy resulting from the movement of air
Wind energy example
Wind
Hydraulic energy
Energy resulting from the flow of water
Hydraulic energy example
Waterfall
River
Sound energy
Energy contained in and transported by sound waves
Sound energy examples
Sound
Music
Nuclear energy
Energy stored in atomic nuclei
Nuclear energy example
Atomic nuclei
Sun
Energy definition
Energy (E) is the ability to do work or effect change.
This can originate in a multitude of natural phenomena
Energy can be stored as potential energy of different types (see slide 4 & 5). Kinetic energy is energy that is active and happening via motion.
Energy is measure in __
Energy is measured in Joules (J)
1 joule = 1 Newton * 1 meter = 1 N*m
Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed; it can only be transferred or transformed.
Transfer of energy
Transfer of energy: energy of the same type is moved from one place/object to another (ex: a billiard ball striking (transferring kinetic energy to) another billiard ball)
Transformation of energy
Transformation of energy: energy changes from one form to another (ex: a light bulb transforms electrical energy into radiation energy)
Energy Efficiency
Useful energy/amount of energy consumed
Useful energy
“Useful” Energy is energy output related to the intentional use of a device
Waste energy
“Waste” Energy is energy output unrelated to the intentional use of a device
What determines useful vs waste energy
“Useful” and “Waste” Energy are determined by the intended use of the device.
Ex: A light bulb can be a source of illumination or heat.