Energy Keywords - Part 2 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What are fossil fuels?
A
Coal, oil and gas formed from the remains of organisms over millions of years.
2
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What is a gravitational potential store?
A
Energy due to an object’s position in a gravitational field.
3
Q
What is infrared radiation?
A
Radiation emitted by the Sun and other objects that transfer thermal energy.
4
Q
What is an insulator?
A
A material that does not conduct electricity or transfer energy well.
5
Q
What is a kinetic store?
A
Energy created by moving objects.
6
Q
What is the law of conservation of energy?
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.
7
Q
What are energy resources?
A
Materials or mechanisms for heating or generating electricity.
