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Energy
Revision of Energy chapter
Question | Answer |
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What is energy? | The ability to do work. |
What are the units of energy? | Joules |
List some forms of energy. | Solar, Magnetic, Heat, Sound, Chemical, Electrical, Nuclear, Potential, Kinetic |
Which form of energy relates to a moving body? | Kinetic |
Which form of energy is energy something has because of its position? | Potential |
Name a device that converts electrical energy to heat energy in the home. | Toaster, Kettle or Electric Heater |
Name an energy conversion that takes place in a light bulb. | Electrical -> Light + Heat |
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy? | Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can be changed from one form to another. |
Name an energy conversion that takes place in an electric drill. | Electrical -> Magnetic, Magnetic -> Kinetic, Kinetic -> Heat e.t.c |
What do you call sources of energy that will eventually run out? | Non-renewable |
List some non-renewable sources of energy. | Coal, Oil, Gas, Peat (Fossil Fuels) |
List some renewable sources of energy. | Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Hydro, Wave, Tidal, Biomass |
List some advantages and disadvantages of the renewable energy sources. | Advs: Unlimited supply, generally no pollution Disavds: can be expensive, not as much energy as fossil fuels sometimes |
List some ways you can conserve energy in the home. | Turn off lights, switches, appliances when not in use. Turn down thermostat 1 degree. Insulation in the home. e.t.c. |
What is power? | How quickly work is done or the rate at which work is done. (P = W/t) |
What are the units of power? | Watts |