Physics Flashcards

1
Q

How do you convert from oC to K?

A

Add 273

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2
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Convert 1MW to W

A

1x106W or 1000000W

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3
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Convert kW to W

A

1x103W or 1000W

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4
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Convert GW to W

A

1x109W or 1000000000W

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5
Q

What are the possible units for pressure?

A

Pa and Nm-2

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6
Q

What are the units for work done?

A

J

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7
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What are the units for power

A

W

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8
Q

Define work done

A

Amount of energy transferred

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9
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Define power

A

Energy transferred per second

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10
Q

1W is equivalent to …..

A

1J/s

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11
Q

What is the equation that relates power and work done?

A

Power = work done / time

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12
Q

Define the terms in Delta W = f x Delta s

A

Delta W = work done
f = force
Delta s = change in displacement

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13
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Define the terms in Delta W = p x Delta V

A

Delta W = work done
p = pressure
Delta V = change in volume

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14
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If a gas expands is work done by the gas on the surroundings or on the gas by the surroundings

A

Work done by the gas on the surroundings

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15
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If a gas contracts is work done by the gas on the surroundings or on the gas by the surroundings

A

Work is done on the gas by the surroundings

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16
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What is the formula relating efficiency, work output and work input?

A

efficiency = work output/work input