Energy resources and different types of energy Flashcards
1
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What is energy
A
Energy is a quantity that is conserved - it cannot be created or destroyed. Energy can be stored and transferred.
2
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What is Kinetic energy
A
The amount of energy in the kinetic energy store depends on the speed of the object.
3
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What is energy dissipation
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When energy is transferred within a system, energy can be dissipated. This is where energy is ‘wasted’ by being transferred out to the surroundings. Energy becomes stored in less useful ways.
