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What is the efficiency of a power plant that produces 25 MJ of useful energy from an input of 100 MJ?

  • 25% (correct)
  • 75%
  • 100%
  • 50%

    • Which of the following energy sources is classified as renewable?

  • Coal
  • Natural Gas
  • Nuclear
  • Wind (correct)

    • If a power plant has an efficiency of 60% and produces 150 MJ of useful energy, what was the total energy input?

  • 100 MJ
  • 180 MJ
  • 90 MJ
  • 250 MJ (correct)

    • How much energy does a wind turbine producing 2 MW generate in 5 hours?

    <p>10 MWh (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major environmental impact of fossil fuel power plants?

    <p>Emissions of greenhouse gases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total mechanical energy of a 2 kg object at a height of 10 m if it is at rest?

    <p>196 J (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is power defined in the context of energy transfer?

    <p>The rate at which energy is transferred (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct formula for calculating kinetic energy?

    <p>$E_{kin} = rac{1}{2} mv^2$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Calculate the potential energy of a 1000 kg boulder sitting at a height of 5 m.

    <p>4900 J (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a car accelerates from rest at 4 m/s² for 6 seconds, what is its final velocity?

    <p>24 m/s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the unit of power, watt (W), represent?

    <p>1 J/s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acceleration of an object if its velocity changes from 10 m/s to 20 m/s in 5 seconds?

    <p>2 m/s² (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between speed and velocity?

    <p>Velocity includes direction; speed does not. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Energy Sources

    Different types of materials used to produce energy, including fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, and wind.

    Efficiency

    The ratio of useful output energy to the total energy input expressed as a percentage.

    Efficiency Formula

    The formula to calculate efficiency: Efficiency = (Useful Energy Output / Total Energy Input) × 100%.

    Power Plants

    Facilities that convert energy sources into electrical power for distribution.

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    Wind Turbine Energy Production

    Calculates energy generated by a wind turbine over time: E = P × t.

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    Conservation of Energy

    Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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    Mechanical Energy

    The sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system.

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    Kinetic Energy (KE)

    Energy of motion; calculated using the formula E_{kin} = 1/2 mv².

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    Potential Energy (PE)

    Stored energy due to position; calculated using E_{pot} = mgh.

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    Power

    The rate at which energy is transferred; calculated using P = ΔE/Δt.

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    Unit of Power

    Measured in Watts (W); where 1 W = 1 J/s.

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    Displacement

    Change in position; a vector quantity showing direction and magnitude.

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    Acceleration (a)

    Rate of change of velocity; calculated using a = Δv/Δt.

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    Study Notes

    Mechanical Energy and Power

    • Energy Conservation: Energy transformations, not creation or destruction.
    • Mechanical Energy: Sum of kinetic and potential energy.
    • Kinetic Energy (KE): Energy of motion. Formula: KE = ½mv².
    • Potential Energy (PE): Stored energy due to position. Formula: PE = mgh
    • Total Mechanical Energy: Emech = KE + PE
    • Power: Rate of energy transfer. Formula: P = ΔE/Δt
    • Power Unit: Watt (W), 1 W = 1 J/s
    • Energy Units: Joules (J), kilowatt-hours (kWh), 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ
    • Work: Energy transferred by force. Formula: W = Fd cos θ

    Example Problems: Mechanical Energy

    • Kinetic Energy: Calculate KE of 1000 kg car at 20 m/s. Answer: 200,000 J
    • Potential Energy: Find PE of 2 kg object at 10 m height. Answer: 196 J
    • Power: Calculate power to lift 500 kg box 5 m in 10 seconds. Answer: 2,450 W

    Motion

    • Displacement (Δx): Change in position.
    • Speed vs. Velocity: Velocity includes direction; speed does not.
    • Acceleration (a): Rate of change of velocity. Formula: a = Δv/Δt
    • Equations of Motion (constant acceleration):
      • v = v0 + at
      • x = x0 + v0t + ½at²
      • v² = v0² + 2a(x - x0)

    Example Problems: Motion

    • Acceleration: Find final velocity of a car accelerating from rest at 3 m/s² for 5 seconds. Answer: 15 m/s
    • Free Fall: Time for a ball dropped from 20 m to hit the ground. Answer approximately 2.02 s
    • Roller Coaster: Find initial velocity of a roller coaster at the top of a 50-meter hill, given 30 m/s at the bottom. (Incorrect calculation in original text, answer is not physically possible from provided data.)

    Energy Production and Power Plants

    • Energy Sources: Fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, wind.
    • Efficiency: Ratio of useful output energy to input energy. Formula: Efficiency = (Useful Energy Output / Total Energy Input) × 100%
    • Power Plants: Convert energy sources into electrical power.
      • Fossil Fuels: Burn fuel to produce steam driving turbines.
      • Nuclear: Fission reaction creates steam for turbines.
      • Renewable: Utilize natural resources (wind, water, sunlight).
    • Environmental Impact: Emissions, waste, sustainability aspects.

    Example Problems: Power Plants

    • Power Plant Efficiency: A plant with 40% efficiency and 100 MJ input. How much useful energy is produced? Answer: 40 MJ
    • Wind Turbine Energy Production: A 1.5 MW wind turbine. How much energy is produced in 10 hours? Answer: 15 MWh

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    Test your understanding of mechanical energy and power concepts. This quiz covers energy conservation, kinetic and potential energy, and calculations related to power and work. Use the provided formulas to solve example problems and solidify your knowledge in physics.

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