Energy Flashcards
Definitions from the N5 Energy sub-unit
State the “Law of conservation of Energy”
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another
What is meant by “Kinetic” energy?
The energy associated with movement
What is meant by “Gravitational potential” energy?
The energy associated with an object raised to a height.
What is meant by “Light” energy?
The energy associated with EM radiation.
What is meant by “Sound” energy?
The energy associated with pressure waves in a medium.
What is meant by “Heat” energy?
The energy associated with vibrating molecules.
What is meant by “Electrical” energy?
The energy associated with electrical charges or currents.
What is meant by “Chemical potential” energy?
Energy stored within chemicals.
What is meant by “Nuclear” energy
The energy associated with Nucleus of the atom.
What is meant by “Power”?
The energy used / transferred in one second
State a non renewable energy type.
- Coal
- Crude Oil
- Natural Gas
- Nuclear
State a renewable energy type.
- Wind
- Solar
- Wave
- Hydroelectric
- Geothermal
- Tidal
- Biomass
- Biofuel
