Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the eight energy stores?
A
- Thermal
- Kinetic
- Gravitational Potential
- Elastic Potential
- Chemical
- Magnetic
- Electrostatic
- Nuclear
2
Q
What are the ways energy can be transferred? (4)
A
- Mechanically
- Electrically
- Heating
- Radiation
3
Q
What are closed systems?
A
Systems where neither matter or energy can enter or leave
4
Q
What happens when a system changes?
A
Energy is transferred
5
Q
What is a system?
A
An object or group of objects
6
Q
Do falling objects transfer energy?
A
Yes
