Term 3 Flashcards
List 8 different forms of energy
Light
Thermal
Nuclear
Electrical
Kinetic
Sound
Chemical
Potential
What is light energy?
The energy that makes things visible
What is kinetic energy?
Energy that makes things move
What is thermal energy?
Energy that comes from heat
What is sound energy?
Energy formed by the vibrations of sound waves
What is nuclear energy?
The energy released during a nuclear reaction (when an atom is spilt or fused)
What is chemical energy?
Energy released during a chemical reaction
What is electrical energy?
Energy in the form of electricity; comes from electrons
What is potential energy?
Energy stored in an object
What is input energy?
The energy which we need to put in to start a fuel burning.
A source of stored energy.
What is output energy?
The energy (such as heat and light) that is produced when a fuel burns.
List some (11) fire safety rules.
- Fire in a house should be in a fire place
- cigarette butts should always be put in a cigarette tray
- don’t make fires near long grass/anything flammable or on a windy day
- don’t put flammable objects near an open flame
- don’t leave gas burner/any flame on unattended
- never play with fire or matches
- keep matches and lighters safely and away from young children
- never pour any fuel into a fire
- place fire guards in front of fire places
- do not use damaged electrical appliances
- always extinguish any outdoor fire
What action should you take if you are in a building that in on fire?
- stay low to the ground to avoid inhaling smoke
- crawl away from the fire
- go to the nearest safe exit
- call the fire department (10177 / or 122)
What is a battery for a portable device called?
A dry cell
How does dry cell work?
Chemicals inside it are converted to electrical energy