⚡ Deck 1 — Energy Basics & Energy Stores
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21 Terms
Energy
The ability to do work.
Symbol of Energy
E.
SI Unit of Energy
joule (J).
Unit Symbol for Energy
J.
Energy
Energy is measured in joules (J).
Energy Transfer
Energy moves from one energy store to another.
Energy Transformation
Energy changes from one form or store to another.
Principle of Conservation of Energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transferred or transformed.
Total Energy
Total energy before a process equals the total energy after the process.
Kinetic Energy Store
Energy due to motion.
Example of Kinetic Energy
Moving car/rolling ball.
Gravitational Potential Energy Store
Energy due to height or position.
Example of Gravitational Potential Energy
Raised object/waterfall.
Elastic Potential Energy Store
Energy stored when an object is stretched or compressed.
Example of Elastic Potential Energy
Rubber band/spring.
Chemical Potential Energy Store
Energy stored in chemicals.
Example of Chemical Potential Energy
Food/fuel/batteries.
Internal (Thermal) Energy Store
Energy due to temperature.
Example of Internal Energy
Hot drink/fire.
Nuclear Energy Store
Energy stored in atomic nuclei.
Example of Nuclear Energy
Uranium/the Sun.