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What happens to energy during everyday 'consumption' like eating food?
What happens to energy during everyday 'consumption' like eating food?
- Energy is transformed into different types. (correct)
- Energy is consumed without any transformation.
- Energy disappears completely after consumption.
- Energy remains unchanged throughout the process.
What is the initial source of energy that transforms into chemical energy in oil?
What is the initial source of energy that transforms into chemical energy in oil?
- Thermal energy from the earth's core.
- Geothermal energy from volcanic activity.
- Kinetic energy from wind movement.
- Solar energy absorbed by plants. (correct)
Which type of energy is primarily released when oil is burned in a furnace?
Which type of energy is primarily released when oil is burned in a furnace?
- Nuclear energy
- Mechanical energy
- Electrical energy
- Chemical potential energy (correct)
In a toaster, which energy conversion process is accurately described?
In a toaster, which energy conversion process is accurately described?
Which of the following examples illustrates the conservation of energy?
Which of the following examples illustrates the conservation of energy?
What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?
What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?
In the example of an oil furnace, what happens to some of the chemical potential energy?
In the example of an oil furnace, what happens to some of the chemical potential energy?
Why is it difficult to harness thermal energy effectively?
Why is it difficult to harness thermal energy effectively?
When a lightbulb is on, it primarily transforms electrical energy into which type of energy?
When a lightbulb is on, it primarily transforms electrical energy into which type of energy?
What percentage of thermal energy can typically be converted into useful mechanical energy using modern technology?
What percentage of thermal energy can typically be converted into useful mechanical energy using modern technology?
What happens during energy transformation in the context of heating?
What happens during energy transformation in the context of heating?
The term 'lost energy' in energy transformations refers to what?
The term 'lost energy' in energy transformations refers to what?
Which of the following energy transformations is typically challenging?
Which of the following energy transformations is typically challenging?
What is the efficiency of a car's engine if it transforms only 26% of the energy in gasoline into motion?
What is the efficiency of a car's engine if it transforms only 26% of the energy in gasoline into motion?
What does it mean when an appliance is labeled as 'Energy Star'?
What does it mean when an appliance is labeled as 'Energy Star'?
Which principle relates to energy not being created or destroyed?
Which principle relates to energy not being created or destroyed?
What is one way to conserve energy in everyday life?
What is one way to conserve energy in everyday life?
If an engine gives off 70% thermal energy, what can be inferred about its efficiency?
If an engine gives off 70% thermal energy, what can be inferred about its efficiency?
What is one expected outcome of using energy efficiently?
What is one expected outcome of using energy efficiently?
How does conserving energy impact costs?
How does conserving energy impact costs?
An appliance with lower energy consumption compared to older models means it is likely _____.
An appliance with lower energy consumption compared to older models means it is likely _____.
Flashcards
Law of Conservation of Energy
Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
Energy Transformation
Energy Transformation
The change of energy from one form to another.
Electrical Energy to Thermal Energy in a Toaster
Electrical Energy to Thermal Energy in a Toaster
Electrical Energy is converted into heat energy (thermal energy).
Energy in Oil
Energy in Oil
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Energy Transformation in Fireworks
Energy Transformation in Fireworks
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Energy in Food
Energy in Food
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Correct Diagram for Toaster(Law of Conservation of Energy)
Correct Diagram for Toaster(Law of Conservation of Energy)
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Law of Conservation of Energy
Law of Conservation of Energy
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Energy Transformation
Energy Transformation
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Dissipation of Thermal Energy
Dissipation of Thermal Energy
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Conversion of Thermal Energy
Conversion of Thermal Energy
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Thermal Energy Release
Thermal Energy Release
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Unusable Energy
Unusable Energy
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Energy types
Energy types
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Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
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Energy Transformation
Energy Transformation
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Efficiency (Engine)
Efficiency (Engine)
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Energy-Efficient Appliance
Energy-Efficient Appliance
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Law of Conservation of Energy
Law of Conservation of Energy
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Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation
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Engine Efficiency - 70% Thermal Loss
Engine Efficiency - 70% Thermal Loss
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