Gravitational Potential
... The Sun, nuclear reactors, and the interior of the Earth, all have "nuclear reactions" as the source of their energy, that is, reactions that involve changes in the structure of the nuclei of atoms. In the Sun, hydrogen nuclei fuse (combine) together to make helium nuclei, in a process called fusion ...
... The Sun, nuclear reactors, and the interior of the Earth, all have "nuclear reactions" as the source of their energy, that is, reactions that involve changes in the structure of the nuclei of atoms. In the Sun, hydrogen nuclei fuse (combine) together to make helium nuclei, in a process called fusion ...
Energy
... Roller coasters work because of the energy that is built into the system. Initially, the cars are pulled mechanically up the tallest hill, giving them a great deal of potential energy. From that point, the conversion between potential and kinetic energy powers the cars throughout the entire ride. ...
... Roller coasters work because of the energy that is built into the system. Initially, the cars are pulled mechanically up the tallest hill, giving them a great deal of potential energy. From that point, the conversion between potential and kinetic energy powers the cars throughout the entire ride. ...
P3 student checklist 2017
... Recognise that cars have different power ratings and fuel consumptions State that power is measured in watts Use the equation Power = work done to calculate power, work and time a time taken Describe how the equation power = force x speed is produced ...
... Recognise that cars have different power ratings and fuel consumptions State that power is measured in watts Use the equation Power = work done to calculate power, work and time a time taken Describe how the equation power = force x speed is produced ...
What is the conservation of energy?
... different forms of the same thing. Loosely speaking, you can convert a small amount of mass into a large amount of energy (as in a nuclear power plant, where large atoms split apart and give off energy in the process). Einstein's equation shows us we sometimes need to factor mass into the conservati ...
... different forms of the same thing. Loosely speaking, you can convert a small amount of mass into a large amount of energy (as in a nuclear power plant, where large atoms split apart and give off energy in the process). Einstein's equation shows us we sometimes need to factor mass into the conservati ...
Chapter 15 Notes
... _____________ quantities and, once used, ________ be replaced except over the course of _____________ of years. • Nonrenewable energy resources include oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium. Renewable Energy Resources • Renewable energy resources are resources that can be ____________ in a relatively ...
... _____________ quantities and, once used, ________ be replaced except over the course of _____________ of years. • Nonrenewable energy resources include oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium. Renewable Energy Resources • Renewable energy resources are resources that can be ____________ in a relatively ...
Energy - Earlston High School
... proportion of this could be harnessed, there would be enough energy for our needs as long as the sun continued to shine. Energy sources that come from daily sunshine are therefore known as ‘renewable’. These include solar power, wind energy, hydroelectricity and energy from the sea. Many people thin ...
... proportion of this could be harnessed, there would be enough energy for our needs as long as the sun continued to shine. Energy sources that come from daily sunshine are therefore known as ‘renewable’. These include solar power, wind energy, hydroelectricity and energy from the sea. Many people thin ...
Conservation of Energy
... The golfer in the photo is taking a swing. The golf club starts at Point A and ends at Point E. • Inferring At which point(s) does the golf club have the greatest potential energy? At which point(s) does it have the greatest kinetic energy? • Interpreting Diagrams Describe the energy transformation ...
... The golfer in the photo is taking a swing. The golf club starts at Point A and ends at Point E. • Inferring At which point(s) does the golf club have the greatest potential energy? At which point(s) does it have the greatest kinetic energy? • Interpreting Diagrams Describe the energy transformation ...
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... –Desk, chairs, posters, folders, water, air • There are four states of matter: –Solid –Liquid –Gas –Plasma • All matter is made of atoms. ...
... –Desk, chairs, posters, folders, water, air • There are four states of matter: –Solid –Liquid –Gas –Plasma • All matter is made of atoms. ...
Motion and Energy
... • Describe the motion of a marble on Students will consider how the the Rollercoaster in terms of speed shape of the Rollercoaster affects and energy. the acceleration of the marble as it travels along. Students will • Derive an equation for predicting review how potential and kinetic speed using ...
... • Describe the motion of a marble on Students will consider how the the Rollercoaster in terms of speed shape of the Rollercoaster affects and energy. the acceleration of the marble as it travels along. Students will • Derive an equation for predicting review how potential and kinetic speed using ...
Lesson 1: Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations
... When we turn on our flashlight, chemical energy stored in the batteries is converted into light energy. When we turn on the television, electrical energy changes into light and sound. Even though undesirable, some amount of heat is also produced. When we move a vehicle, the engine converts the chemi ...
... When we turn on our flashlight, chemical energy stored in the batteries is converted into light energy. When we turn on the television, electrical energy changes into light and sound. Even though undesirable, some amount of heat is also produced. When we move a vehicle, the engine converts the chemi ...
Information cards 1-13 File
... supplies are hard to come by • It does not produce any carbon dioxide, which contributes to the greenhouse effect • Energy is usually generated at or near to the location it will be used. This keeps transmission and distribution costs to an absolute minimum Disadvantages • PV cells do not work so we ...
... supplies are hard to come by • It does not produce any carbon dioxide, which contributes to the greenhouse effect • Energy is usually generated at or near to the location it will be used. This keeps transmission and distribution costs to an absolute minimum Disadvantages • PV cells do not work so we ...
2.01 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
... Absorption: Sound can pass through or into a material; this is called absorption, because the material is absorbing the vibrations of the sound wave as it passes through it or into it. In __________ frequency waves more sound is absorbed. Refraction: When sound travels from one material to another i ...
... Absorption: Sound can pass through or into a material; this is called absorption, because the material is absorbing the vibrations of the sound wave as it passes through it or into it. In __________ frequency waves more sound is absorbed. Refraction: When sound travels from one material to another i ...
Unit Three Assessment Study Guide
... ____ 11. Which of the following statements is a consequence of the equation E = mc2? a. Energy is released when matter is destroyed. b. Mass and energy are equivalent. c. The law of conservation of energy must be modified to state that mass and energy are conserved in any process. d. all of the abov ...
... ____ 11. Which of the following statements is a consequence of the equation E = mc2? a. Energy is released when matter is destroyed. b. Mass and energy are equivalent. c. The law of conservation of energy must be modified to state that mass and energy are conserved in any process. d. all of the abov ...
Slide 1
... • Nonrenewable – exist in limited supply and cannot be replaced quickly – Examples: oil, natural gas, coal, uranium – Fossil Fuels: oil, natural gas, coal • Usually readily available and inexpensive, but their use creates pollution ...
... • Nonrenewable – exist in limited supply and cannot be replaced quickly – Examples: oil, natural gas, coal, uranium – Fossil Fuels: oil, natural gas, coal • Usually readily available and inexpensive, but their use creates pollution ...
Forms of Energy
... mechanical energy. So does a moving car or a trophy on a shelf. The form of energy associated with the position and motion of an object is called mechanical energy. An object’s mechanical energy is a combination of its potential energy and kinetic energy. For example, a thrown football’s mechanical ...
... mechanical energy. So does a moving car or a trophy on a shelf. The form of energy associated with the position and motion of an object is called mechanical energy. An object’s mechanical energy is a combination of its potential energy and kinetic energy. For example, a thrown football’s mechanical ...
Energy Basics - the Red Clay Secondary Science Wiki!!
... Energy transfer In this model the energy is located in one place, and when something happens energy is transferred from that place to another by a process. Typical use of language: ‘The energy in the battery is transferred to the bulb by electricity and then from the bulb to the surroundings by l ...
... Energy transfer In this model the energy is located in one place, and when something happens energy is transferred from that place to another by a process. Typical use of language: ‘The energy in the battery is transferred to the bulb by electricity and then from the bulb to the surroundings by l ...
Energy and Its Forms
... What is Thermal Energy? Thermal energy = Heat energy The heat energy of an object determines how active its atoms are. A hot object is one whose atoms and molecules are excited and show rapid movement. A cooler object's molecules and atoms will show less movement. ...
... What is Thermal Energy? Thermal energy = Heat energy The heat energy of an object determines how active its atoms are. A hot object is one whose atoms and molecules are excited and show rapid movement. A cooler object's molecules and atoms will show less movement. ...
energy
... c. Chemical to light 2. The energy conversion involved with a flashlight is: a. Electrical to light to heat b. Chemical to electrical to light to heat c. Light to heat 3. The Law of Conservation of Energy states that in energy ...
... c. Chemical to light 2. The energy conversion involved with a flashlight is: a. Electrical to light to heat b. Chemical to electrical to light to heat c. Light to heat 3. The Law of Conservation of Energy states that in energy ...
ModifiedInvestigation 1
... Due to the random nature of this form of energy, it is difficult to make heat energy a useful form of energy. For this reason it is usually the form of energy that appears at the end of energy chains. It happens so often that scientists refer to heat energy as the “graveyard of energy”. For example, ...
... Due to the random nature of this form of energy, it is difficult to make heat energy a useful form of energy. For this reason it is usually the form of energy that appears at the end of energy chains. It happens so often that scientists refer to heat energy as the “graveyard of energy”. For example, ...
SPIRIT 2
... Energy can be converted or transferred from one form to another. The Law of Conservation of Energy from physics says that the total energy in a close system is constant over time. A result of this law is that energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only be changed from one state to another. Ex ...
... Energy can be converted or transferred from one form to another. The Law of Conservation of Energy from physics says that the total energy in a close system is constant over time. A result of this law is that energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only be changed from one state to another. Ex ...
3. Work, Energy and Power
... 10. Light/ heat/ photosynthesis / food/ bio fuels/ wind/ waves/ fossil fuels/ light to electricity/ rain for hydropower… 11. Renewable: Any two of: Wind / solar / wave 12. Coal and oil 13. Advantage: no ‘greenhouse gas ‘emissions/ no carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions/ can produce large amounts of energ ...
... 10. Light/ heat/ photosynthesis / food/ bio fuels/ wind/ waves/ fossil fuels/ light to electricity/ rain for hydropower… 11. Renewable: Any two of: Wind / solar / wave 12. Coal and oil 13. Advantage: no ‘greenhouse gas ‘emissions/ no carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions/ can produce large amounts of energ ...
Unit 9: Energy, Work, and Power
... Sun gives us light energy Sun is also a source of nuclear energy—nuclear fusion ...
... Sun gives us light energy Sun is also a source of nuclear energy—nuclear fusion ...
Energy Reading copy
... "Energy Star" label like the one in Figure below use energy efficiently and thereby reduce energy use. ...
... "Energy Star" label like the one in Figure below use energy efficiently and thereby reduce energy use. ...