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Which of the following energy transformations is NOT an example of the Law of Conservation of Energy?
Which of the following energy transformations is NOT an example of the Law of Conservation of Energy?
What type of energy is primarily stored within the bonds of a molecule like glucose, a sugar found in food?
What type of energy is primarily stored within the bonds of a molecule like glucose, a sugar found in food?
Which of the following is a characteristic of non-renewable energy sources?
Which of the following is a characteristic of non-renewable energy sources?
Which of the following non-renewable energy sources is considered relatively clean-burning compared to its fossil fuel counterparts?
Which of the following non-renewable energy sources is considered relatively clean-burning compared to its fossil fuel counterparts?
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A dam holding back water represents which type of energy?
A dam holding back water represents which type of energy?
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Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?
Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?
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Which of these energy sources is NOT considered a fossil fuel?
Which of these energy sources is NOT considered a fossil fuel?
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What type of energy is associated with the movement of electrons?
What type of energy is associated with the movement of electrons?
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Flashcards
Law of Conservation of Energy
Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
Kinetic Energy
Kinetic Energy
Energy of motion found in moving objects.
Potential Energy
Potential Energy
Energy stored due to an object's position or configuration.
Thermal Energy
Thermal Energy
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Chemical Energy
Chemical Energy
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Non-Renewable Energy
Non-Renewable Energy
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Fossil Fuels
Fossil Fuels
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Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy
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Study Notes
The Law of Conservation of Energy
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
- This principle is fundamental to understanding energy systems and processes.
- The total energy in a closed system remains constant.
- Examples of energy transformations include:
- Chemical energy in food transforming into kinetic energy during exercise.
- Solar energy converting into electrical energy in a solar panel.
- Potential energy of water behind a dam transforming into kinetic energy as it falls, which can spin a turbine and generate electricity.
Types of Energy
- Energy can be categorized in various ways:
- Kinetic energy: Energy of motion. Examples include moving objects, flowing water, and air currents.
- Potential energy: Energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration. Examples include a book on a shelf, a stretched spring, and water held back by a dam.
- Thermal energy: Energy related to the temperature of a substance. Higher temperature means more thermal energy.
- Chemical energy: Energy stored in chemical bonds. Examples include food, fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), and batteries.
- Electrical energy: Energy associated with the flow of electrons. Examples include electricity powering homes and appliances.
- Nuclear energy: Energy stored within the nucleus of an atom. Released through nuclear fission (splitting) or fusion (combining) processes.
- Radiant energy: Energy carried by electromagnetic waves, such as light and heat from the sun.
- Sound energy: Energy transmitted through vibrations in a medium, such as air or water.
Non-Renewable Energy Sources
- Non-renewable energy sources are those that are naturally replenished over extremely long periods.
- They cannot be replenished at a rate comparable to their consumption.
- Examples include:
- Fossil fuels:
- Coal: Primarily carbon-based, historically significant but polluting.
- Petroleum (crude oil): A complex mixture of hydrocarbons, used for transportation fuels and plastics.
- Natural gas: Mostly methane, often associated with oil deposits, relatively cleaner burning.
- Nuclear fuels: Uranium and other fissile materials used in nuclear power plants.
- Fossil fuels:
Characteristics of Non-Renewable Energy
- Limited supply: finite and irreplaceable amount in Earth's crust.
- Environmental impact: Significant pollution, greenhouse gas emissions during extraction, use, and disposal contributing to climate change and other environmental problems.
- Dependence: Many economies rely heavily on non-renewable sources, creating geopolitical challenges.
- Extraction impacts: Mining and drilling practices can damage ecosystems and displace communities.
- Waste generation: Coal, oil, and gas generate solid waste during extraction and combustion. Nuclear power generates radioactive waste.
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Test your knowledge on the Law of Conservation of Energy and the various types of energy. This quiz covers key principles, examples, and transformations of energy. Challenge yourself to understand how energy interacts and is conserved in different systems.
