P1 Energy And Dissipation Flashcards

1
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What are the different energy stores?

A

Thermal
Gravitational potential
Elastic potential
Magnetic
Chemical
Electrostatic
Nuclear
Kinetic
Light
Sound

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2
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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only be transferred.

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3
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What are the pathways that the energy transfers?

A

Mechanical
Electrical
Through heat
Infarred Radiation
Light or Sound waves

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4
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What is an open system?

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A system were it can gain or lose energy to the ‘outside world’

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