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A car's engine converting chemical energy into mechanical energy to move the vehicle is an example of what principle?
A car's engine converting chemical energy into mechanical energy to move the vehicle is an example of what principle?
- Energy transformation, where one form of energy changes into another to perform work. (correct)
- Potential energy remains constant regardless of the car's operation.
- Kinetic energy is solely determined by the car's mass, not its speed.
- Energy is destroyed as it is use, requiring constant replenishment through external sources.
How does the molecular kinetic energy change of an object as heat energy is applied?
How does the molecular kinetic energy change of an object as heat energy is applied?
- Molecular movement remains constant
- Molecular movement increases (correct)
- Molecular movement stops
- Molecular movement decreases
If two objects of different temperatures are placed in thermal contact, what energy transfer occurs?
If two objects of different temperatures are placed in thermal contact, what energy transfer occurs?
- Energy flows from the cooler object to the hotter object.
- Energy flows equally between both objects.
- Energy flows from the hotter object to the cooler object. (correct)
- No energy transfer occurs as the energy remains static.
What factors determine an object's gravitational potential energy?
What factors determine an object's gravitational potential energy?
How does the burning of fuel in respiration relate to energy production in cells?
How does the burning of fuel in respiration relate to energy production in cells?
When an object falls, describe the relationship between potential and kinetic energy.
When an object falls, describe the relationship between potential and kinetic energy.
In what fundamental way is energy described?
In what fundamental way is energy described?
How do different forms of energy relate to each other?
How do different forms of energy relate to each other?
Why is the concept of energy transformation significant in various applications?
Why is the concept of energy transformation significant in various applications?
What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when a hot object cools down?
What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when a hot object cools down?
Flashcards
What is Energy?
What is Energy?
The ability to do work; it exists in various forms and can be transformed from one form to another.
What is Kinetic Energy?
What is Kinetic Energy?
Energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
What is Heat Energy?
What is Heat Energy?
Energy that transfers from a hotter object to a cooler one due to temperature difference.
What is Potential Energy?
What is Potential Energy?
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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?
What is Gravitational Potential Energy?
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What is Chemical Potential Energy?
What is Chemical Potential Energy?
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Study Notes
- Energy is the ability to do work.
- All energy is the same, but it is useful to talk about forms of energy in different contexts.
- Energy can be transformed from one form into another without any loss.
Concept of Energy
- Energy is not directly visible, but its effects are seen on systems.
- A car is a system composed of various parts; the energy of these parts affects the whole car.
- The movement of a car's parts is due to energy.
- A car's engine getting hot and its lights being switched on are examples of energy in action.
- Energy enables work to be done.
Forms of Energy
- Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses when it is moving; it is also called movement energy.
- All moving objects have kinetic energy.
- When molecule are heated, their movement and kinetic energy increase.
- Heat energy transfers from a hot object to a cooler one.
- When an object is heated, its particles gain kinetic energy and move faster.
- When a hot object loses heat, its particles slow down.
- The greater the heat energy of particles in a substance, the higher its temperature.
- The main sources of grid energy are solar energy and the combustion of fuels.
- Potential energy is stored energy that can be released to do work.
- Lifting an object above the Earth's surface gives it gravitational potential energy; if released, it will be pulled back down by gravity.
- The higher an object is lifted and the heavier it is, the more gravitational potential energy it gains.
- An object's gravitational potential energy depends on its mass, height above the Earth, and the force of gravity.
- As an object falls, its potential energy converts into kinetic energy.
- Chemical potential energy is another type of potential energy.
- Fuels like petrol or paraffin release large amounts of energy when burned.
- Food contains chemical potential energy.
- Chemical potential energy is released when food molecules are burned during respiration.
- Cells can do work because energy is produced.
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