Science Energy Test Flashcards
Define energy
The abilty to do work
Define energy conversion or transformation
One energy converting to a different form of energy
Mechanical
Movement
Electrical
Moving electrons
Radient
Light
Thermal
Heat
Chemical
Bond atoms
Potential energy
Stored energy
Kinetic energy
Energy in motion
Energy conservation
Reducing use of energy
Battery
Chemical to electrical
Windmill
Kinetic to electrical
TV
Electrical to radiant to sound
Sun to plants
Nuclear to radiant to chemical
Renewable resources
Resource that renew its self over time
Non renewable resources
Limited supply
3 fossil fuels
Cole, natural gas, oil
What is coal formed from
Remains of animals
5 renewable resources
Solar, geothermal, bio mass, wind energy, hydro electric
3 types of energy transfer
Convection, conduction, radiation
Law of energy conservation
Energy can not be created nor destroyed just change forms