Energy Keywords - Part 1 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is a chemical store?
A
Energy stored in food or fuels.
2
Q
What is conduction?
A
A way in which energy is transferred, mainly through solids.
3
Q
What is convection?
A
Energy transfer through the movement of gases or liquids.
4
Q
What is a convection current?
A
The movement of heated liquids or gases.
5
Q
What is dissipated energy?
A
Energy that has been spread out or ‘wasted’ by heating the environment.
6
Q
What is an elastic store?
A
Energy stored when objects change shape.
7
Q
What is energy?
A
Associated with changes in temperature or with work.
