Energy Flashcards
1
Q
law of conservation
A
energy cannot be created or destroyed
2
Q
energy transformation
A
the changing of one type of energy into another type of energy
3
Q
energy transfer
A
energy which is moved from one place to another
4
Q
energy converters
A
are devices that produce energy transformation
5
Q
conduction
A
occurs rapidly in thermal conductors ie. copper, silver
6
Q
convection
A
occurs in gases and liquids
7
Q
radiation
A
it involves waves and dont have particles
8
Q
example of kinetic energy
A
person doing energy
9
Q
example of potential energy
A
swing at the highest point
10
Q
example of heat energy
A
to turn a oven on
11
Q
example of light energy
A
sun
12
Q
example of chemical energy
A
battery
13
Q
formular for potential graviational energy
A
Ep- mgh
14
Q
what is gravitational energy measured in
A
joules (j)
15
Q
formular for kinetic energy
A
Ek- 1/2 mv²
