P1 - Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Conservation of energy
A
Energy can’t be created or destroyed, only transferred, stored or dissipated
2
Q
The rate of enrgy transfer / doing work
A
Power
3
Q
Insulation reduces
A
Rate the of energy transfer by heating
4
Q
Three main fossil fuels
A
Coal, oil and gas
5
Q
Main uses of enrgy
A
Transport and heating
6
Q
7 types of energy
A
Wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, wave, tidal and bio-fuels
7
Q
Specific heat capacity
A
Energy needed to raise 1 kg substance by 1 degree
