Energy Flashcard 1

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What is a high power system?

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A high power system is one that produces more energy in a shorter amount of time compared to a low power system.

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What is a low power system?

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A low power system is one that produces energy at a slower rate than a high power system.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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Give an example of the Law of Conservation of Energy.

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The thermal energy in an oven is transformed into chemical energy in a cookie.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What unit is commonly used to measure energy?

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Joules (J) is the standard unit used to measure energy.

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What is a calorie?

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A calorie (Cal) is a unit of energy that is often used to measure the energy content of food.