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1
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what are the energy stores?

A
  • thermal
  • kinetic
  • gravitational potential
  • elastic potential
  • chemical
  • magnetic
  • electrostatic
  • nuclear
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2
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how is energy transferred?

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  • mechanically
  • electrically
  • heating
  • radiation
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3
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what is work done?

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energy transfer

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4
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what is the equation for kinetic energy?

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kinetic energy = 1/2mv^2

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5
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what is the equation for gravitation potential energy?

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GPE = m x gravitational field strength (N/kg) x h

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6
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what is the equation for elastic potential energy ?

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EPE = 1/2 x spring constant x extenstion^2

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7
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what is specific heat capacity ?

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-how hard it is to heat something up

the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1 degree

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what is the equation for change in thermal energy?

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change in thermal energy= m x specific heat capacity (j/kg) x temperature change

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9
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how do you investigate specific heat capacities?

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  • block of material with 2 holes, one for heater and one for thermometer
  • measure mass of block
  • insulate to reduce energy transfer
  • measure initial temperature
  • set power supply to 10 V and start stopwatch
  • note temperature every minute (current SHOULD NOT change )
  • 10 reading then turn of power supply
  • use equation to find specific heat capacity
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10
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what is the equation for power?

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power = energy transfer / time 
OR 
power = work done / time 
OR 
power = I^2 x R
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what is the conservation of energy principle ?

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energy CAN be transferred but can NEVER be created or destroyed

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12
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what does dissipated energy mean ?

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wasted energy

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13
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what is power measured in ?

A

WATTS

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14
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what does one watt equal =

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1 joule of energy transferred per second

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15
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what is conduction?

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conduction = is the process where vibrating particles transfer to neighbouring particles

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16
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what energy store is heating?

A

THERMAL STORE

17
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what is thermal conductivity?

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a measure of how quickly energy is transferred through a material . High thermal conductivity means there is quick transfer of energy between particles .

18
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what is convection?

A

convection is where energetic particles move AWAY from HOTTER TO COOLER

  • only in LIQUIDS and GASSES
19
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what happens when you heat a gas or liquid?

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as particles can move, the space between the particles increase, causes density to decrease

20
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how can a house be insulated ?

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  • thicker/ cavity walls
  • thermal insulation
  • loft insulation eg. fibreglass wool
  • double glazed windows
21
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how can you investigate the effectiveness of insulators ?

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  • boil water in a kettle in a sealable container and measure mass
  • measure initial temperature
  • seal container and wait 5 minutes
  • remove lid and measure final temperature
  • repeat with a different material wrapped around the container
22
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what is the equation for efficiency?

A

useful output / total input

23
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what is one of the only devices that can be 100% efficient?

A

an electric heater

24
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how is energy wasted ?

A

HEAT

SOUND

25
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what are the three main fossil fuels ?

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  • coal
  • oil
  • gas (natural)
26
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what is a finite resource?

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  • they will run out
  • damage the environment
  • provide most of our energy
27
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what is are some examples of renewable energy?

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  • solar
  • wind
  • hydro electric
  • geothermal
  • tides
28
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what is renewable energy?

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  • never runs out
  • less damage to the environment than fossil fuels
  • can be unreliable
29
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what non-renewable energy resources are used for transport?

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  • PETROL and DIESEL —-> cars

- COAL —->trains

30
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what is a renewable energy resource for vehicles?

A

BIO FUELS

31
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positives and negatives for wind turbines?

A 
\+ 
no pollution 
minimum running cost
no permanent damage to the landscape  
-
1500 turbines = one coal-fired power station
noisy 
spoils the view
32
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what is a bio fuel made from?

A

PLANTS and WASTE
solid or liquid or gas
it can be burnt to produce electricity
used in the same ways as fossil fuels

33
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what are the positive aspects of bio-fuels?

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  • carbon neutral IF plants are being grown at the same rate as burning
  • reliable
34
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what are the negative aspects of bio-fuels?

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  • can’t respond to immediate demand
  • takes up space and water that could be used to grow food
  • needs a lot of space that has lead to some deforestation and destruction of animals habitats .
35
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how does fossil fuels impact the environment?

A
  • burning them release carbon dioxide which adds the greenhouse effect and contributes to global warming
  • burning coal and oil releases sulfur oxide which causes acid rain

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