Physics C1 Flashcards
Kinetic energy
Energy made by forms of movement.
Electrical energy
Energy that deprives from electrical potential energy.
Thermal energy
Energy coming from natural sources.
Sound energy
Energy from vibrations.
Light energy
Natural energy which moves rapidly.
Chemical energy
Potential to transforming substances (e.g. food and batteries).
Joules and kilojoules
How energy is measured.
How do you measure energy in food?
Set it on fire.
Dependent variables
Variables which change along with the independent variable.
Independent variables
Variables which change by itself.
Temperatue
A measure of how hot/cold the body is.
What is temperature measured in?
Degrees Celcius.
What happens when you heat particles up?
It changes the movement of them.
Do you use energy while sleeping?
Yes.
Fossil fuels
Chemical energy sources that where formed a long time ago.
