Energy

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What is a system?
An object or group of objects
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What is a system change?
A change in the way energy is stored
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Name and describe the four energy pathways/carriers
Mechanical-work done by a force, Electrical-work done by a current, Heat-temperature change, Radiation-light eg infrared
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Kinetic energy formula
0.5 x mass x speed^2
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Elastic potential energy formula
0.5 x spring constant x extension^2
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Gravitational potential energy formula
mass x gravitational field strength x height
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Change in thermal energy formula
Change in thermal energy = mass x specific heat capacity x temperature change
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Power definition
The rate at which energy is transferred or the rate at which work is done
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Power formulas
energy transferred/time or work done/time
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Conservation of energy
It can be transferred usefully, stored or dissipated, but can't be destroyed
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Useful energy is...
Transferred where it is wanted in the form it is wanted in
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Wasteful energy is...
Not usefully transferred
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Energy transfers in a_____there is no_____in total energy
closed system, net change
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In all system changes...
energy is dissipated/wasted
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If the rate of transfer of heat energy is reduced, it is better at keeping thermal energy.This is achieved by:
poor conductors(low conductivity)in the walls, thicker walls
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What causes a thermal energy transfer build up?
Friction
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How do you reduce friction in moving parts?
Lubrication
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Efficiency formula
useful energy/total energy transfer
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What is a system change?

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A change in the way energy is stored

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Name and describe the four energy pathways/carriers

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Kinetic energy formula

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Elastic potential energy formula

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