We Generally Can’t do Anything Useful with Wasted Energy Flashcards

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Where is wasted energy transferred to?

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Less useful stores - normally by heating, or by light or sound

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What happens as the energy is transferred away from the device to its surroundings?

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The energy often spreads out and becomes less concentrated - we say it dissipates

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According to the principal of conservation of energy, the total amount of energy…

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Stays the same

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