exam 1 Flashcards
An object with potential energy is?
At rest
The ability to do work is?
Energy
What kinda energy do fuels contain?
Potential
Are fuels, wind and moving water directly or partially dependent on solar energy?
Partially
What method does heat energy travel by, from molecule to molecule?
Conduction
Is wood a good conductor or insulator?
Insulator
When a gas or liquid is heated, in which way does it’s me clued movie?
Away from each other
When heat energy is transferred from the circulation of the heated materials it is called?
Convection
Liquid & gasses transfer heat by what method?
Convection
Radiant energy produces what kinda energy when it strikes matter?
Heat
Light rays are a form of what kinda energy?
Radiant
During photosynthesis, what kinda energy do plants use?
Radiant
Photosynthesis results in the production of?
Oxygen
Food and fuels are both forms of what kinda energy?
Chemical
What is the longest wavelength of light visible to the human eye.
Red
Can sounds energy pass through an empty space?
No
Sounds with a high pitch are vibrating at what kinda frequency
High
Is a pushing m against a rock but not moving it work?
No
Name to measurements of work?
Power x time & force X distance