energy

Cards (18)

  • energy is ..... between stores but not .... or ....
    transferred ,created ,destroyed
  • what are the 4 main energy transfers
    mechanically
    electrically
    heating
    radiation
  • what is work done
    when a force moves an object
  • wasted energy is often transferred as....
    thermal
  • what does dissapated mean
    spreads out and is less useful
  • lubrication
    reduces friction
  • insulation
    reduces heat loss
  • if thick walls low
    thermal conductivity
  • how to reduce unwanted energy transfers
    cavity wall insulation,double glazing, draught excluders
  • what does high conductivity mean
    loses heat quickly
  • rate of cooling is faster is
    temp difference is high
    object has a large surface area
    materials conduct heat well
  • give two renewable sources
    geothermal,biofuel,solar
  • give non renewable
    coal ,oil,nuclear
  • advatanges of renewable
    sustainable and low emission
  • disadvantage of non renewable
    unrealiable,low energy density
  • advantage of non renewable
    reliable ,lots of energy
  • disadvantage of non renewable
    pollution,finite
  • trends in uk use
    reducing use of fossil fuels
    more renewable energy in the mix
    still use gas