Types of Energy and Conservation Laws
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What is the definition of energy?

  • The capacity to create matter
  • The measure of potential in an object
  • The rate of doing work
  • The ability to exert a force causing the displacement of an object (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

  • A moving car
  • A spinning top
  • A drawn bow (correct)
  • A running river

    • What does the law of energy conservation state?

  • Energy can be created but not destroyed
  • Energy is always lost in transformations
  • Energy can be changed from one form to another but not created or destroyed (correct)
  • Energy can be both created and lost in a system

    • What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

    <p>Mass x height x gravity (mgh)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much energy in Joules is needed to push a cart weighing 1 Newton for 1 meter?

    <p>1 Joule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of energy is NOT a form of mechanical energy?

    <p>Thermal energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate mechanical energy (ME)?

    <p>KE + GPE = ME</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is used to measure energy?

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

    Study Notes

    Types of Energy

    • Energy is the ability to do work, which is the ability to exert force causing displacement.
    • Energy is measured in Joules (J)
    • Kinetic energy is the energy of motion
    • Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or condition.
    • Types include: gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, electrical potential energy, chemical potential energy, nuclear energy, radiant energy, sound energy, and thermal energy.

    Law of Energy Conservation

    • Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it only changes form.
    • Energy can be "lost" but it is converted into other forms of energy that are less useful (like heat or sound).
    • A Sankey diagram can effectively visualize energy transformations.

    Calculating Gravitational Potential Energy

    • Formula: GPE = mass x height x gravity
    • Variables:
      • mass (kg)
      • height (m)
      • gravity (9.8 m/s²)
      • GPE (Joules)

    Calculating Kinetic Energy

    • Formula: KE = ½ x mass x velocity²
    • Variables:
      • mass (kg)
      • velocity (m/s)
      • KE (Joules)

    Joules

    • Definition: Energy exerted when a force of 1 Newton is applied over 1 meter of distance.
    • 1 kg x m²/s² = 1 Joule.

    Mechanical Energy

    • Definition: The sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system.
    • Formula: KE + GPE = ME
    • In a system, objects of various mass falling from the same height will hit the ground at the same time.

    Work and Power

    • Work is the energy transferred when a force causes displacement.
    • Work = Force x Displacement
    • Power is the rate at which work is done.
    • Power = Work / Time

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    This quiz explores the various types of energy, including kinetic and potential energy, and the law of conservation of energy. Learn how energy transformations occur and how to calculate gravitational potential and kinetic energy. Perfect for reinforcing key concepts in physics.

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