Evaluating Energy II Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Potential Enegry
A
stored energy with respect to a reference condition
2
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Electric Potential
A
the amount of potential energy per unit of charge
3
Q
Lightning is an example of ________ _________
A
electric discharge
4
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Electric potential is (scalar/vector)
A
scalar
5
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Ampere
A
Unit of measurement for electrical current, showing the flow of electrons through a conductor/circuit
6
Q
Circuit
A
A (system of) conductors through which electric current flows
7
Q
lead acid battery
A
an electrochemical battery that uses lead oxide for electrodes and H2SO4 for the electrolyte
8
Q
The 1._____ connected to an 2._____________ that rotates with the 1._____ that causes 3._________ to flow
A
shaft; electromagnet; electrons
