Energy Other Flashcards
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Conservation of energy
A
The law of conservation of energy states that energy can neither be created nor be destroyed. Although, it may be transformed from one form to another. If you take all forms of energy into account, the total energy of an isolated system always remains constant.
2
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Energy transfers in closed system = no net change
A
In a closed system, there is no exchange of energy with the environment
3
Q
Increasing efficiency
A
reducing wasted energy transfers so more of the input energy is usefully transferred.
