Energy
Energy Conversions
Batteries
Motors/Generators
Terminology
100

What is the definition for energy

The ability to do work

100

This is another name for the battery on a circuit

Source

100

He was the first one credited with creating a battery (voltaic pile)

Volta
100

When an iron core is inserted into a coil of wire and a current passes through the wire, a temporary magnet called a(n)

electromagnet

100

This uses a loop of two different metals that conduct electricity at different rates which will allow for a potential difference

Thermocouple

200

what is this law: energy can neither be created nor destroyed; rather, it transforms from one form to another. All objects have energy but differ in the amount and form of energy they carry.

Law of conservation of energy

200

This type of energy is created by Squeezing or adding pressure to certain types of crystals generates a small potential difference

Piezoelectric effect

200

An electrochemical cell has these three parts

Anode, Cathode, Electrolyte

200

This uses electricity to produce a magnetic field at one end, and an axle (metal rod) rotates at the other end providing mechanical energy

electric motor

200

Another term for a rechargeable battery

What is a secondary cell

300

electrical, thermal, mechanical are all examples of this

Kinetic energy

300

Give an example of where you might find the piezoelectric effect

greeting cards, buzzers, wireless sensors, light up shoes, bbq lighter

300

In an electrochemical cell, the anode has this charge

Negative

300

To induce a larger current in an electromagnet, what are two things you could do

•greater amount of loops of wire

•strength of the magnet

•the speed at which the wire or magnet is moved

300

This is the interaction of electric currents and magnetic fields

Electromagnetism

400

Heat can be converted directly into electric energy using the

thermoelectric effect

400

These use energy from the sun to convert light into energy

Photovoltaic cells

400

What is the difference between a wet cell and a dry cell

Wet cells use a liquid electrolyte, dry cells use a sold/gel electrolyte

400

What are the two different types of current produced by generators

AC / DC

400

This is a method that uses the deterioration of the anode to apply the metal ions to another material.

Electroplating

500

this is several thermocouples working together in series to generate a larger voltage

Thermopile

500

What does LED stand for

Light emitting diode

500

How is a galvanic cell different than other types of cells

It has two different electrolytes and uses a salt bridge

500

This type of current is used to transport electricity from power plant to our homes

AC

500

Photovoltaic cells (solar cells) use a ____________ (silicon) to capture visible light energy from the sun and allow electrons to break free

Semitconductor