Physics master deck Flashcards
Energy is defined as the ability to make ________ happen.
changes
Energy is measured in units called ________.
Joules
One kilojoule is equivalent to ________ joules.
1000
Forms of energy include e________ , s________ , l________, and h________.
electrical, sound, light, heat
The three ways that energy can transfer from one object to another are:
conduction, convection, or radiation
Energy can transform from one form to another. For example, k ________ energy can transform into t ________ energy.
kinetic, thermal
Whatis the name of a diagram that represent how energy transforms from one form to another?
energy flow diagram
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be c ________or d ________, only t ________ from one form to another.
created, destroyed, transformed
In energy transformations, some energy is considered u ________, while some is considered w ________ .
useful, wasted
Energy efficiency is calculated as ________ energy output divided by ________ energy input, multiplied by 100.
useful, total
________ is a form of energy measured in Joules.
Heat
Heat is measured in ________, while temperature is measured in ________.
Joules, degrees Celsius
Heat can transfer through c ________, c ________, or r ________.
conduction, convection, radiation
________ allow heat to pass through easily, while ________ prevent heat transfer.
Conductors, insulators
Potential energy is stored energy, and examples include g________, c________, e________, and n________ energy.
gravitational, chemical, elastic, nuclear
Gravitational potential energy is calculated with the formula PE = ________ × ________ × height.
mass, gravity
________ energy is the energy associated with moving objects.
Kinetic
Kinetic energy is calculated with the formula KE = ________ × mass × speed².
0.5
In the home, energy is often consumed in areas such as h ________, l ________, and powering applicances.
heating, lighting
The global effects of greenhouse gases include contributing to ________ and ________.
climate change, global warming
List three ways that energy-efficient houses reduce energy consumption.
insulation, solar panels, LED
Solar, wind and hydro are examples of…
renewable energy
Non-renewable energy sources include ________, ________, and ________.
coal, oil, natural gas
Renewable energy is s ________, but what is a disadvantage?
sustainable, high initial costs