Energy Stores and Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Energy is never _____ or _______. Only ever _______
A
created or destroyed, transferred
2
Q
Name 8 types of energy stores
A
Kinetic energy
Gravitational Potential energy
Nuclear energy
Chemical energy
Elastic energy
Thermal energy
Electrostatic energy
Magnetic energy
3
Q
In a closed system, the amount of energy contained always stays the _____. This is because why?
A
Same
It can not interact with energy outside of the system
4
Q
Mechanical work done
A
The amount of energy required to perform a task (such as moving an object)
5
Q
Electrical work done
A
The amount of energy required for current to overcome a resistance in the wires of the circuit