Energy Flashcards
Which energy store increases as you get hotter?
Thermal.
Which energy store is present in foods and batteries?
Chemical
What are the five energy stores?
Kinetic, Gravitational, Thermal, Chemical, Elastic.
What is the equation for work done?
Work Done (J) = Force (N) x Distance moved in the direction of the force (m)
Which type of energy resource doesn’t use a generator?
Solar Cells
How is geothermal energy generated?
Hot rocks heat water to steam, steam turns a turbine, which runs a generator.
How is hydroelectricity generated?
Falling water moves a turbine, turns a generator.
Which energy store increase as you get higher?
Gravitational.
Which energy store increases as you get faster?
Kinetic
Name the three fossil fuels.
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
Which energy store increases as something is squashed or stretched?
Elastic
