Energy Dissipation Flashcards
1
Q
How does dissipation work?
A
When there is a change in a system, some of the energy gets transferred and some gets dissipated.
2
Q
What does dissipated mean?
A
A way which energy is wasted
3
Q
What is useful energy?
A
When energy goes to where it wants, in the way it wants
4
Q
What is wasted energy?
A
Energy that is not usefully transferred
5
Q
What does insulated mean?
A
Covered with a material that will stop heat from entering or escaping
6
Q
What happens as energy is more spread out and dissipated?
A
It gets less useful
