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What type of energy store involves moving objects?

  • Kinetic (correct)
  • Thermal
  • Nuclear
  • Chemical
  • Energy can be created or destroyed in various processes.

    False (B)

    What is the term for energy that becomes less useful as it spreads out?

    dissipated energy

    The energy stored in objects that are stretched or compressed is known as ______ potential energy.

    <p>elastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following energy stores with their descriptions:

    <p>Kinetic = Energy from moving objects Thermal = Energy based on the temperature of an object Gravitational potential = Energy related to an object's position in a gravitational field Chemical = Energy released during a chemical reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes energy transfer by heating?

    <p>Energy transferred from a hotter object to a colder object (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Energy can be transferred only through mechanical means.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of energy transfer when current flows around a circuit?

    <p>Electrically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Energy is transferred by waves in the process of ______.

    <p>radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the energy transfer methods with their examples:

    <p>Mechanically = Pushing or pulling an object Electrically = Current flowing around a circuit By heating = Heating a pan of water By radiation = Sound waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the efficiency of a filament lamp?

    <p>0.10 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A filament lamp is 90% efficient.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating efficiency in percentage?

    <p>Efficiency = (Useful energy out / Total energy in) x 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The useful energy output of a filament lamp is _____ energy.

    <p>light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the energy types to their percentage representation in a filament lamp:

    <p>Light energy = 10% Heat energy = 90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Kinetic Energy

    The energy an object possesses due to its motion, increasing with its speed.

    Thermal Energy

    The energy stored in an object due to its temperature, increasing with its heat.

    Gravitational Potential Energy

    The energy an object possesses based on its position relative to a gravitational field, increasing with its height.

    Chemical Energy

    The energy stored in the bonds of molecules, released during chemical reactions.

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    Elastic Potential Energy

    The energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed, released when it returns to its original shape.

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    Mechanical energy transfer

    Energy transferred when an object moves due to a force, like pushing, pulling, stretching, or squashing.

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    Electrical energy transfer

    Energy transferred when an electric charge moves through a potential difference, like current flowing in a circuit.

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    Energy transfer by heating

    Energy transferred from a hotter object to a colder object, like heating a pan of water on a stove.

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    Energy transfer by radiation

    Energy transferred through waves, like sound waves or electromagnetic waves.

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    Energy transfer

    The process of transferring energy from one form to another.

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    Efficiency

    The ratio of useful energy output to total energy input, expressed as a decimal or percentage.

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    Sankey diagram

    A diagram that shows the flow of energy through a system, using arrows to represent the amount of energy transferred in each form.

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    Useful energy output

    The energy that is transferred into a useful form. For example, in a light bulb, light energy is the useful energy output.

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    Total energy input

    Total energy input represents the total amount of energy provided to a system. For example, the total electrical energy provided to a light bulb.

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    Filament lamp

    A device that converts electrical energy into light energy, but also produces heat as a byproduct, making them inefficient, meaning most of the energy is wasted as heat.

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