p1- conservation and dissipation of energy Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 8 different energy stores?
A
1) kinetic
2) thermal
3) chemical
4) gravitational potential
5) elastic potential
6) magnetic
7) electrostatic
8) nuclear
2
Q
kinetic energy (j) =
A
0.5 x mass (kg) x speed x speed (m/s)
3
Q
change in gravitational potential energy (j) =
A
mass (kg) x gravitational field strength (n/kg) x change in height (m)
4
Q
what ways can energy be transferred?
A
1) mechanically (force)
2) electrically (charge)
3) heating
4) radiation
5
Q
efficiency=
A
useful energy used / total energy input