Energy Forms and Conservation

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What is a fundamental principle of energy according to the first law of thermodynamics?

Energy is unlimited

Energy can be transformed from one form to another (correct)

Energy is only found in matter

Energy can be created or destroyed

Which of the following is an example of energy transformation?

Converting wind energy into electrical energy (correct)

Converting thermal energy into chemical energy

Converting chemical energy into thermal energy

Converting mechanical energy into wind energy

What is a characteristic of energy according to the concept of conserved energy?

Energy is only found in living organisms

Energy is constantly being created

Energy is unlimited in the universe

The total amount of energy in the universe is constant (correct)

What is an example of a fuel that stores energy?

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What is the purpose of using fuels like oil, gas, and coal?

To obtain electrical energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when solar energy is transformed into chemical energy in plants?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is transformed into mechanical energy to grind grains or pump water?

Wind energy Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for kinetic energy that is associated with an increase in temperature?

Thermal energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Ek = ½mV^2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result when molecules of a hot substance collide with molecules of a less warm substance?

Heat is transferred Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is transformed into electrical energy to operate lamps?

Kinetic wind energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for energy that has different forms?

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What happens when the speed of atoms increases?

Temperature increases Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is produced when the fuel is burned in electric power generation stations?

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What is the term for the energy produced by the sun reaching the earth?

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What type of energy is generated when water is lifted behind a dam?

Potential energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of energy that is harnessed using wind turbines?

Wind energy Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy conversion has a high efficiency?

Converting movement into electrical energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the energy produced by the nucleus of an atom?

Nuclear energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a nuclear reactor?

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What is the ratio of energy produced to energy used called?

Efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is produced by the heat from the Earth's interior?

Geothermal energy Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is produced by burning organic matter such as wood or agricultural waste?

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Study Notes

Energy Forms and Conversion

Energy can be stored in matter (e.g., oil, gas, coal)
Energy is a limited quantity and its total amount in the universe is constant
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it is transformed from one form to another

Types of Energy

Kinetic energy (Ek) = ½ mass x velocity squared
Thermal energy (Heat) is a type of kinetic energy due to the movement of atoms
Electrical energy is related to the molecules, atoms, and electrons within matter
Nuclear energy is related to the center of the nucleus and is also known as atomic energy
Potential energy is the energy expended to raise an object, affected by gravity

Energy Conversion

Energy conversion efficiency is the ratio between the energy produced and the energy used
Efficiency = energy produced / energy used
Examples of energy conversion systems:
- High efficiency: electric generator (dynamo) or water turbine (turbine)
- Low efficiency: wind energy or electrical energy using coal, solar energy or internal combustion engines (car motor)

Energy Conversion Examples

Converting kinetic wind energy into electrical or mechanical energy
Converting chemical energy into thermal energy
Converting solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis
Converting kinetic energy into electrical energy to operate lamps

Energy and Temperature

The speed of molecules increases with temperature, leading to a transfer of kinetic energy from warm to less warm matter
Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of molecules
Zero degrees Celsius represents the complete static of molecular movement, corresponding to the freezing point of water
100 degrees Celsius represents the excessive movement of water molecules, corresponding to the boiling point of water

Potential Energy

Potential energy is the energy expended to raise an object, affected by gravity
When several thousand tons of water are lifted behind a dam, energy is stored in the water and is called stored energy
The force of gravity to pull any body to the Earth is called the weight of the body
Body weight = mass x acceleration due to gravity (mg)

Electrical Energy

Electrical energy exists in several forms, including:
- Chemical energy: the bonding of atoms and molecules by electrical forces
- Electromagnetic energy: solar radiation in the form of waves that carry energy to the Earth
Electromagnetic waves that carry energy include:
- X-ray
- Ultraviolet
- Infrared
- Microwaves
- Radio waves

Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy is related to the center of the nucleus and is also known as atomic energy
Nuclear energy technology is used for:
- Military purposes (e.g., making an atomic bomb)
- Peaceful purposes (e.g., generating electrical energy through a nuclear reactor)

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Description

This quiz covers the different forms of energy, such as oil, gas, and coal, and the concept of energy conservation. It also explains that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.