Various Forms Of Energy: The Law Of Conservation Of Energy
Chapter Name : Work, Energy And Power |
Sub Topic Code : 101_11_06_10_05 |
Topic Name : Various Forms Of Energy: The Law Of Conservation Of Energy |
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Sub Topic Name : Nuclear Energy |
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Introduction
Energy is an indirectly observed quantity which comes in many forms, such as kinetic energy, potential energy, radiant energy, and many others; which are listed in this summary article.
Pre-Requisites:
Energy
Activity:
Generator.
Real Life Question:
What is the unit of energy?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Energy | Energy is basically defined as an ability to do some act or work. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Electric generator | A device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. |
Real life uses :
To produce energy.
Places to visit :
Radioisotope thermoelectric generator.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Generators | Generators provide nearly all of the power for electric power grids. |
What you learn in Theory:
Nuclear energy usually means the part of the energy of an atomic nucleus, which can be released by fusion or fission or radioactive decay.
What you learn in Practice:
Applications of nuclear energy including nuclear power, nuclear medicine, and nuclear weapons.