Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is energy?
A
The capacity to do work or produce heat
2
Q
What are common sources of energy?
A
Solar, chemical, electrical, nuclear, thermal and mechanical
3
Q
How does a battery function and store energy?
A
Stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy when connected to a circuit
4
Q
What role does energy play in radiotherapy?
A
Radiotherapy uses high-energy radiation to target and destroy cancer cells
5
Q
Why are batteries like Duracell widely used?
A
They are reliable, long-lasting, and efficient sources of portable electrical energy
6
Q
What type of energy is essential for radiotherapy to function?
A
Radiation energy
7
Q
True or false - batteries directly produce thermal energy for use in radiotherapy?
A
False
