Energy Flashcards

1
Q

what are the 3 types of energy?

A

kinetic, potential, and radiant

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2
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kinetic energy

A

energy an object has because of its motion

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3
Q

KE=

A

(1/2)mv^2

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4
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potential energy

A

energy an object has because of its position with respect to a force

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5
Q

radiant energy

A

“light” energy

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6
Q

heat

A

the total kinetic energy of the particles of a substance

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7
Q

temperature

A

the average kinetic energy of the particles of a substance

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8
Q

larger and smaller amts of water at boiling = the same _____, diff. ______

A

larger and smaller amts of water at boiling = the same temperature, diff. amt. of heat (needed and possesed)

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9
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1 calorie = _____ joules

A

1 calorie = abt. 4.184 joules

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10
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one calorie

A

amt. of heat needed to raise 1g of water 1 degree celcius

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11
Q

kelvin starts at/equals zero at ______ because its _____

A

kelvin starts at/equals zero at absolute zero because its an absolute scale, not in degrees

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12
Q

absolute zero

A

lowest temp. theoretically possible; motion of particles (heat) stoped

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13
Q

K=

A

degrees celcius + 273

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14
Q

degrees Celcius=

A

K-273

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15
Q

F=

A

(9/5)C + 32

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16
Q

C=

A

(5/9)(F-32)