Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Name the eight different forms of energy
A
Kinetic energy, potential energy, sound energy, heat energy, chemical energy, electrical energy, solar and nuclear energy
2
Q
Define the term energy
A
Energy is the ability to do work
3
Q
What is the unit used to measure energy?
A
Joule
4
Q
What is a principle of conservation of energy?
A
Energy is neither create destroyed but can be converted from one form to another
5
Q
What is the meaning of energy dissipation?
A
Energy dissipation is an energy changes from a useful form to a not so useful form
6
Q
What does a sankey diagram show?
A
It shows the flow of energy to and from a device
