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P1a
Physics
11
Physics
Not Applicable
12/22/2009

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Term
Newtons (N)
Definition
Weight Is Measured
Term
Joules (J)
Definition
Energy Is Measured
Term
Efficiency
Definition
Efficiency= useful energy transferred by the device
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total energy supplied to the device
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Useful Energy
Definition
is energy transferred to where it is wanted in the form it is wanted
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Wasted Energy
Definition
is energy that is not usefully transferred or trqnsformed
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Chemical Energy
Definition
Is stored in fuel (including food). This energy is released when chemical reactions take place
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Kinetic Energy
Definition
is the energy of a moving object
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Gravitational Potential Energy
Definition
is the energy of an object due to it's position
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Elastic(or strain)Energy
Definition
is the energy stored in a springy object due to it's position
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Electrical Energy
Definition
is energy transferred by and electric current
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Thermal (heat)Energy
Definition
of an object is energy due to it's temperature. This is partly because of random kinetic energy of the particles of the object
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