Should Know
What is energy?
Energy is the capacity to do work or produce change.
Define Potential Energy
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.
Name the two fundamental categories of energy.
Kinetic energy Potential energy
What is the General formula for Energy according to Einstein?
E = mc^2
Which sources can energy be derived from?
Fossil Fuels, Renewable resources, Nuclear Reactions.
What process uses CO2 from the atmosphere?
Photosynthesis
Define kinetic energy
Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.
What is an example of a fundamental category of energy.
Kinetic energy - body in motion
Potential energy - body at rest
What is a body in motion undergoing?
Kinetic Energy
Promote Sustainability
Energy-efficient practices help create a sustainable future for everyone. Enhance Appliance Lifespan Maintaining and using appliances wisely reduces wear and tear, prolonging their life and saving you money on replacements.
What unit measures Energy Consumption?
kilowatt hours (kWh) or Joules(J)
What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy comes from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power.
State the universal law of energy?
energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
What is a body at rest undergoing?
Potential energy
Lead by Example
Demonstrating energy-conscious behavior encourages others to do the same, amplifying the positive impact within your community.
What form of energy is produced in the body ?
Chemical Energy
What is a pendulumn?
A body suspended from a fixed point so that it can swing back and forth under the influence of gravity.
what year was jps established in jamaica?
1923
What does the Abbreviation J.E.P means?
What does the Abbreviation J.E.P means?
Solar technologies
Solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy and can deliver heat, cooling, natural lighting, electricity, and fuels for a host of applications.photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP).
What is the primary source of energy for fossil fuels?
Sun
What is Energy Efficiency?
How effectively energy is converted from one form to another.
Name two types of fossil fuels
Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas
What is the SI unit used to measure energy?
Joules (J)
Reduce Carbon Footprint
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions. Lower energy usage means fewer greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. This helps combat climate change and reduces environmental damage.