Energy Transfers And Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is a system
A
A single object or a group of objects that you’re interested in
2
Q
How can energy be transferred in relation to a system (3 ways)?
A
1- Into/ away from the system
2- Between different objects in the system
3- between different types of energy stores
3
Q
What is efficiency?
A
The proportion of total energy supplied that ends up in useful energy stores
4
Q
What are the 9 different types of energy stores?
A
Nuclear Thermal/heat Light Sound Electrical Gravitational potential Elastic potential Chemical kinetic
