Physics paper 1 p1-7 Flashcards
Define energy
The ability for something to do work.
Define conservation of energy
Can’t be created or destroyed. It can transfer between stores.
Give the unit of energy
Joules (J).
Name the 7 different energy stores
Chemical, gravitational, kinetic, nuclear, thermal, electromagnetic, elastic
Identify which store of energy is associated with objects raised above the earth’s surface
Gravitational.
Identify which store of energy is associated with hot objects
Thermal.
Identify which store of energy is associated with moving objects
Kinetic.
Identify which store of energy is associated with objects that have been stretched
Elastic.
Identify which store of energy is associated with the nucleus of an atom
Nuclear.
Identify which store of energy is associated with the energy stored in bonds between atoms
Chemical.
Identify which store of energy is associated with charged or magnetised objects
Electromagnetic.
Give the equation for calculating weight
Weight = mass x gravity
Give the equation for calculating work done
Work done = force x distance
Give the equation for calculating Kinetic Energy
Kinetic energy = 0.5 x mass x speed²
Give the equation for calculating Gravitational Potential Energy
Gravitational potential energy = mass x gravity x change in height
Give the equation for calculating force applied to a spring
Force applied = spring constant x extension
Give the equation for calculating efficiency of energy or power
Efficiency = useful output (energy or power) / total input (energy or power)
Define efficiency
A measure of the useful energy transferred by an object compared to the total amount of energy it uses.
Describe how the efficiency of a machine can be improved
Lubricate moving parts to reduce friction. Secure all screws to reduce vibrations. Use streamline shapes.
Give the equations for calculating power
Power = work done / time; Power = energy transferred / time
Define power
The amount of energy transferred by an object each second.
Give the unit of power
Watts (W).
Define thermal conductivity
The ability of a material to transfer energy by heating.
Define a conductor
A material with a high thermal conductivity (it’s good at transferring heat).
Define an insulator
A material with a low thermal conductivity (it’s bad at transferring heat).
Define conduction
The transfer of energy through a material by the vibration of its atoms.
Define convection
The circulation of a fluid caused by increasing its thermal energy.
Define specific heat capacity
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of a 1kg substance by 1 °C.
Describe how loft insulation reduces heat loss
Made from fiberglass which has a low thermal conductivity. The material is mainly air
Describe how cavity wall insulation reduces heat loss
Made from insulating foam. Contains air pockets to stop conduction.
Describe how double glazing reduces heat loss
Vacuum between two panes of glass. Reduces conduction and convection.
Describe how aluminium foil behind a radiator reduces heat loss
Shiny surface reflects heat back into the room.
Give factors that affect how quickly a substance heats up
Mass, thermal energy applied, specific heat capacity
Define fuels
Substances that release energy when burned.
Define fossil fuels
Fuels made from dead animals and plants. Non renewable.
Define biofuel
Fuels made directly from plant material. Renewable.
Describe what is meant by ‘carbon neutral’
Total amount of carbon dioxide emitted during combustion is balanced by the amount absorbed during growth.
Define renewable
It is replaced at the rate it is being used.
List the different forms of renewable energy
Biofuels, solar, wind, wave, tidal, hydroelectric, geothermal
Give the advantages of using energy from renewable sources
No greenhouse gases. They won’t run out. Less maintenance.
Give the disadvantages of using energy from renewable sources
Expensive, unreliable, generates less energy than fossil fuels.
Give the advantages of solar power
Free once built, no pollution.
Give the disadvantages of solar power
Expensive, doesn’t work at night.
Give the advantages of hydroelectric power
No waste,water can be stored and used to generate power.
Give the disadvantages of hydroelectric power
Dams destroy environment, affects water quality
Give the advantages of wind power
No fuel needed, area underneath can be used for farming