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What are the 8 types of energy store?

KG CEMENT

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1) Kinetic
2) Gravitational Potential

3) Chemical
4) Elastic Potential
5) Magnetic
6) Electrostatic
7) Nuclear
8) Thermal

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What are the 4 types of energy transfer?

HERM

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1) Heating
2) Electrical (work done by moving charges)
3) Radiation (e.g light or sound)
4) Mechanical (a force doing work)

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Work done = ..?

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Work done = energy transferred

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System definition

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A single object or a group of objects

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If an arm throws a ball up where does the energy transfer too and from?

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Chemical energy store of arm

  • Arm moves up

Kinetic energy store of ball and arm

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For energy transfers in five different systems, read page 76.

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Kinetic energy formula

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K.E. = 1/2 mv²

m = mass
v = speed (velocity)
K.E = kinetic energy
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What is kinetic energy measured in?

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Joules ( J )

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What is mass measured in, in physics?

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Kilograms (kg)

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What is speed measured in?

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m/s

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Gravitational potential energy formula

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E.P = mgh

m = mass
g = gravitational field strength 
h = height
E.P = gravitational potential energy
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What is gravitational field strength measured in?

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N/kg

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What is height measured in?

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meters (m)

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14
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What is conservation of energy?

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Energy can be transferred usefully, stored or dissipated, but not created or destroyed.

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What is a closed system?

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No energy (or matter) is transferred in or out of the system, so there is no overall change in total energy.

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What is specific heat capacity?

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The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.

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17
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Power definition

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Rate of energy transfer (or rate of doing work)

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One Watt (W) = one joule…?

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One Watt (W) = one joule of energy transferred per second.

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What are the 2 Power formulas?

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P = E/t
P = W/t 
E = energy transferred ( J )
P = Power (W)
t = Time (s)
W = Work done ( J )
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What is work the measure of?

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The measure of energy transfer when as force moves an object through a distance.

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Work done is equal to…

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Work done is equal to energy transferred.

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22
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What is energy transfer measured in?

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Joules

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What is work done measured in?

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Joules

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What is power measured in?

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Watts

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Why do 2W motors lift mass faster than a 1W motor?
2W motor transfers more energy per second than 1W so the mass lifts faster
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What 2 ways can efficiency be measured by an equation?
1). Useful output energy transfer Efficiency = ———————————— Total input energy transfer 2). Useful power output Efficiency = ———————————— Total power input
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No device is 100% efficient, true or false?
True
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Conduction definition
Process where vibrating particles transfer energy to neighbouring particles.
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Convection definition
Where energetic particles move from hotter to cooler regions.
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How can the efficiency of useful energy transfers be increased?
Through lubrication and thermal insulation.
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How does thermal insulation reduce unwanted energy transfers?
Reduces unwanted energy transfers by heating.
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How does lubrication help reduce energy dissipation?
Frictional force is reduced
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What 2 ways can you decrease how quickly a building cools?
1) Increase the thickness of its walls | 2) Make walls out of material with lower thermal conductivity.
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The higher a materials thermal conductivity, the faster…
the faster it transfers energy by conduction.
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Non-renewable energy resources meaning?
Energy resources that will run out one day.
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Renewable energy resources meaning?
Energy resources that will never run out.
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Are fossil fuels renewable or non renewable?
Non-renewable
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What are 3 fossil fuels?
1) Coal 2) Oil 3) Natural Gas
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What is coal used for?
- Burned for heating | - Used to power steam trains.
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What is oil used for?
To make fuel for cars
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What is gas used for?
Used to heat water that is then pumped into radiators
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How does burning fossil fuels negatively effect the planet?
Burning fossil fuels releases CO2 contributing to global warming. Burning coal and oil releases sultry dioxide, causing acid rain
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Is nucleus power renewable or non-renewable?
Nucleus power is non-renewable
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How does nuclear power generate electricity
Nuclear fuel undergoes fission in nuclear reactors, generating electricity.
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Why is nuclear power bad?
Nuclear waste is dangerous, difficult and expensive to dispose of Carries the risk of a major catastrophe.
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Is wind power renewable or non-renewable?
Renewable
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How do wind power work?
Wind turns wind turbines, generating electricity.
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Why is wind power good and bad?
Produce no pollution when in use Noisy Spoil the view
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Are wind turbines reliable or unreliable?
Unreliable, reliant on wind speed, stops turning when wind is too strong or not present.
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Is solar power renewable or non-renewable?
Renewable
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How does solar power work?
Solar cells generate electric directly from sunlight.
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Why is solar power a good source of electricity?
Produces no pollution when in use.
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Is solar power reliable or not reliable?
Reliable in daytime, especially in sunny countries
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What are solar water heaters?
Solar water heaters use the sun to heat water which is then pumped into radiators.
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Is geothermal power renewable or non-renewable?
Renewable
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How does geothermal power work?
Energy from thermal energy stores of underground hot rocks used to generate electricity.
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Why is geothermal power good?
Does very little environmental damage
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Is geothermal power reliable or not reliable?
Reliable
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What are geothermal heat pumps used for?
To heat buildings
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Is hydro-electric power renewable or non-renewable?
Renewable
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How does hydro-electric power work?
Big dams, built in valley, fill up with water. Water allowed out through turbines, generating electricity.
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Is hydro-electric power reliable or non-reliable?
Reliable (unless there is drought)
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Why is hydro-electric power good and bad?
Produce no pollution when in use. Rotting plants (from flooded valley) release methane and CO2 contributing to global warming.
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Is wave power renewable or non-renewable?
Renewable
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How does wave power work?
Waves move up and down. Air forces thorough turbines. Electricity is generated.
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Why is wave power good and bad?
Produce no pollution when in use Disturbs habitats of sea animals Spoils the view
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Is wave power reliable or unreliable?
Unreliable - waves depend on wind
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Are tidal barrages renewable or non-renewable sources of power?
Renewable
69
How do tidal barrages work?
Tide comes in Water builds behind the dam Water allowed out through turbines Electricity generated
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Why are tidal barrages good and bad?
Produce no pollution when in use. Disturbs habitats of nearby wildlife. Spoils the view.
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Are tidal barrages reliable or unreliable?
Reliable - tides are predictable
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Are bio-fuels renewable or non-renewable?
Renewable
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How are bio-fuels made?
Made from plant products or animal dung.
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How do bio-fuels generate electricity?
Bio-fuels are burned to generate electricity.
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Why can bio-fuels be bad for the environment?
In some regions, large areas of forests destroyed to grow bio-fuels, so species lose natural habitats
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What can bio-fuels be used for?
Burned for heating Used as fuel in some cars
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Is bio-fuel reliable or unreliable?
Reliable
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What are the trends of energy use from 1900-2000 and 2000 onwards?
1900-2000 Electricity use increased as: - population grew, people began to use electricity for more things 2000 onwards Electricity use decreasing as: - appliances are more efficient - people are more careful with amount energy use
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What are the 3 reasons why we are increasing use of renewables?
1) Burning fossil fuels is very damaging to the environment. 2) We need to learn how to get by without non-renewables before they run out. 3) Pressure on governments have led them to introduce renewable energy targets.
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How is change in energy sources limited?
Limited by: - cost - social issues - ethical concerns - political issues
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Power is..
Energy per second
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Potential difference is =
Potential dif. = current x resistance

Physics Paper 1 (4 decks)

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