Energy (physics)

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  • Energy P1
    • Kinetic energy stores
      • kinetic energy= 1/2xmass(kg)xspeed2(m/s)
        • the greater the mass, the faster the object will go
      • any moving object has kinetic energy
        • energy is transferred to the object when it speeds up
        • Energy is transferred away when the object slows down
    • Gravitational potential energy
      • lifting an object in a gravitational field requires work
        • This causes a transfer to the g.p.e store of the raised object
      • the higher the object is lifted, the more energy is transferred to this store
      • G.P.E(j)=mass(kg)x Gravitational field strength(N/Kg) x height(m)
        • Gravitational field strength on earth is 10
    • Elastic potential energy
      • stretching or squashing of an object
        • E.P.E doesn't occur when the limit of proportionality has been excceded
      • E.P.E(j) = 1/2 x spring constant(N/m) x Extension2(m)
    • Specific heat capacity (Required practical involved)
      • The amount of energy needed to raise the temperatre of 1Kg of a substance by 1 degree C
      • Some materials require more energy to heat then others
        • Change in temp (j)= mass(kg) x specific heat capacity(J/Kg degree C) x temp change (C)
    • Power
      • rate of energy transfer or the rate of doing work
        • A powerful machine transfers a lot of energy in a short amount of time
      • 1 watt = 1 joule of energy transferred per second
      • Power (W) = energy tranferred(j) / time (s)
      • Power (W) = workdone(j) / time (s)
    • Efficiency
      • The less energy that is wasted means the product is more efficient
        • Efficiency can be improved by insulation, lubrication, or stream lining depending on what the product is
        • Efficiency = useful energy output / total energy input
          • The percentage can be found by multiplying your answer by 100
          • if the energy isn't given use this equation which involves the power outputs
            • Efficiency = useful power output / total power input
          • there is no such thing as a device which is 100% efficient

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