Energy Ch 2 Flashcards

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Energy definition + measured in what units

A

Capacity to do work and produce a change
Joules

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2
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Différent forms of energy (13)

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Chemical, nuclear, solar, radiant (heat), electric, thermal. Mechanic, kinetic, potential, wind + tide, elastic, sound , hydraulic

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3
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Thermal energy

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Movement of particles
Heat
More substance + more thermal energy

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4
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Radiant energy

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Electromagnetic waves
Microwaves make water molecules move faster

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5
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Solar radiation

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Sun burn
Infra red
Ultra violet
Colours

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6
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Chemical energy

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Energy stored between bonds

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7
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Combustion + example

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Breaks bonds of molecules
Cellular respiration
Fire

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8
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Mechanical

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Energy associated with speed & mass of an object
Hydro electricity

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9
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Potential ( mechanical ) + rules

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Energy stored due to its height
Pe= (m) (g) (h)

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10
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Kinetic energy +rule

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Energy converted into movement
Ke= (1,2) (m) (v2)

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11
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Law conservation of energy

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Energy cannot be created nor destroyed but can change from one from to another

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12
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Energy transfer + example

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One place to another
Ex: power lines

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13
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Energy transformation

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One form to another
Ex: mr vans shocker

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