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Physics: Paper 1 Flashcards

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1
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What is the equation for Kinetic Energy

A

1/2 x mass x velocity^2

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Elastic Potential energy

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1/2 x spring constant x extension^2

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3
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Gpe

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mass x gravitational field strength x height

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4
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Gravitational field strength on earth

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9.8 N

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5
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Specific Heat Capacity (J/C/kg)

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The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a subsatance by 1 deg

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6
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Power (Watt (W))

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The rate at which energy is transferred

power = work done/time

power = energy transferred/time

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7
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Chemical energy stores

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Food
Fuel
Batteries

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8
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Law of energy conservation

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed

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9
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Waste energy

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Energy that is not used by the device for its desired purpose

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10
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Efficiency

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= Useful output/ total output

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11
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How can efficiency be increased?

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Reducing waste output - lubrication, thermal insulation
Recycling waste output

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12
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What is a renewable energy source?

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an energy source that can be replenished as it is being used up

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13
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Examples of renewable energy

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Wind
Hydro-electric
Tidal
Solar

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14
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Advantages of generating power using gas rather than coal

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Gas power stations have shorter start-up times
Lower emissions of CO2

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15
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Disadvantages of using renewable energy

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Supply is uncertain as it relies on external factors
Often economically beneficial to generate power through other means

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16
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Environmental impact of burning fossil fuels

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CO2 contributes to the greenhouse effect, and causes global warming
Sulphur Dioxide leads to acid rain

17
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Advantages of fossil fuels as an energy resource

A

Reliable
Can produce large amounts
Cost-effective

18
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Advantages of nuclear power

A

Large amounts of energy from small quantities of fuel
Doesn’t release greenhouse gases
Low fuel costs

19
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Disadvantages of nuclear power

A

Produces nuclear waste
Non renewable
Risk of nuclear accidents

20
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How does hydroelectric power produce energy

A

Rainwater collects behind a dam
When this water is released, it is used to turn a turbine
Turbine turns a generator which produces electricity

21
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Disadvantages of using biofuels

A

Releases CO2
Reduces land available for growing food

22
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Advantages of tidal energy

A

No greenhouse gas production
Reliable as tides happen twice a day
Cheap

23
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Disadvantages of hydroelectric power

A

Dam may cause flooding
expensive

24
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Advantages of Solar panels

A

No harm to environment
Renewable
Can be used in remote areas

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