p1- conservation and dissipation of energy Flashcards

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what are the 8 different energy stores?

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1) kinetic
2) thermal
3) chemical
4) gravitational potential
5) elastic potential
6) magnetic
7) electrostatic
8) nuclear

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kinetic energy (j) =

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0.5 x mass (kg) x speed x speed (m/s)

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change in gravitational potential energy (j) =

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mass (kg) x gravitational field strength (n/kg) x change in height (m)

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what ways can energy be transferred?

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1) mechanically (force)
2) electrically (charge)
3) heating
4) radiation

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efficiency=

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useful energy used / total energy input

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