Energy Flashcards
What is energy 122
the ability to do work
What is fossil fuel
Is a substance that is formed underground over millions
of years from decaying of plants
What is a non renewable source
It is a substances that can’t be used over and over
Name the three non renewable source
Coal,Oil and Gas
What is a renewable sources
It is a source what can’t be used up
Name 4 renewable sources
hydropower,Energy from wind,Energy from sunlight and Biofuel
What is Uranium
It is a nuclear fuel
What is biofuel
It is when you burn a substances het releases energy
What is potential
Energy that is stored in a systems.The energy is waiting to be released.
What is kinetic energy
The energy that causes a changes or movement.
What is law conservation
Energy can’t be destroyed nor created,but converted form one form to another .
Name the 4 systems of energy
Mechanical,thermal,electrical and biological systems.
What is conduction
It is a form of heat transfer that occurs between two objects when direct contact
What is convection
is the transfer of heat from one place to another
What is radiation
Is a type of heat transfer that doesn’t need direct contact
