Stored Energy in Fuels Flashcards
Define Fuel
A substance that can be eaten or burned to produce energy
Define Stored energy
energy that is stored in something, for example in food or fuel; it can be changed into another form of energy when it is used.
Define input energy
the energy we need to ‘put in’ to start a fuel burning.
Define output energy
the energy, such as heat and light energy, that is produced when a fuel burns.
where does our body get energy from
the food we eat
Where do plants store their energy
In their roots, stems, and fruits
Why is fruit sometimes called fuel for the body
Because it contains stored energy
When we burn fuel what type of energy is released
Heat and light energy
What 3 types of fuels do we use everyday
Coal, gas, paraffin
What are candles now made from, and what were they made from
paraffin wax, beeswax
What gives cars energy
Petrol
What are firelighters
substances that are used to start fires because they burn easily
Define extinguish
To put something out
what do fuels need to set them alight
an input energy of heat
What do fuels need to keep them burning
Heat and oxygen
Where do we find oxygen
in the air
What 3 things make up the fire triangle
Heat, oxygen and fuel
what is the fire triangle
It shows what things are needed to start and keep a fire burning
What are some ways to extinguish a fire
To cover it with a wet towel, put water on it, or to cool it down
what is a hypothesis
An educated guess as to the outcome of an experiment
What are some ways to prevent fires
- don’t play with matches or lighters
- do not pour any fuel or lighter gel onto burning fires
- make sure candles are in steady candleholders and not near anything that can catch alight
- place fireguards in front of fireplaces
- Do not dry clothes on or near a heater or cooker
- never leave pots cooking on the stove when an adult is not in the kitchen
- if you suspect a gas leak from a cylinder, turn off the supply and call a gas supplier
- do not use damaged electrical appliances
- always make sure you extinguish outdoor camp fires
What action should you take in the event of a fire
If their is smoke, you must stay low.
Crawl and make your way to the nearest exit.
Get out of the building asap and call the fire station.
