Names: Davina Morales Date: April 26

Class: 3-23. Mr. Gilbert Cummings

Physics I (Semester 2)
45 pts.

Task #7: Energy Conversions; Energy Sources

Part 1: Matching - Math column A (definitions/descriptions & B (terms) with the correct letter on
the space provided for each item. 10 pts. (1 pt. each)
Column A Column B
L 1. Also known as Solar cell L A. Solar furnace
2. Thermal energy generated and stored in the earth G B. Wind energy
Convection
3. Do work by converting or transferring energy C C. currents
Made of electronic mirrors that focus and concentrate radiant energy
4.
A D. Dynamo
5. The lowest grade of energy H E. Entropy
6. Mechanical energy obtained from the force of the wind B F. Solar panels
7. Radiant energy emitted by/from the sun K G. Geothermal energy
8. The degree of degradation or ‘running down’ of energy possessed E H. Heat energy
9. Most successful radiant energy absorber so far F I. Sound energy
10. A generator that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy D J. Machines
Solar energy
K.
L.
Photo-voltaic cell
Part 2: Short Answers – Short Answer each of the following questions as best as you can.

11. Explain why it is wasteful to deliberately convert electrical energy directly into heat energy. 4 pts.

By a heat engine in a thermodynamic process in which it converts heat to

useful work. The second law of thermodynamics states that waste heat must
be produced when converting a temperature difference into mechanical
energy; which is often turned into electrical energy in power plants. Waste
12. heat is inevitable for any heat engine and the amount it produces compared to
the amount of input heat are factors that make up its thermal efficiency.
‘The entropy of the universe is increasing’. Explain what this means. 4 pts.

A measure of the level of disorder of a system is entropy, represented by S. In

an irreversible process, entropy always increases, so the change in entropy is
positive. The total entropy of the universe is continually increasing. Although
it's difficult to measure the total entropy of a system, it's generally fairly easy
to measure changes in entropy. For a thermodynamic system involved in a
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13. State the Law of Conservation of Energy. 2 pts.

The law of conservation of energy states that energy can neither be created
nor destroyed. It can only be converted from one form of energy to another.

14. Use a flow diagram to illustrate/show the energy conversions (changes) that occur when connecting
battery to a lamp (light bulb). 5 pts.

15. Use a flow diagram to illustrate/show the energy conversions (changes) that occur when hammering a
nail into a block of wood. 6 pts.

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16. Use a flow diagram to illustrate/show the energy conversions (changes) that occur when using a
battery-driven electric motor to raise a load. 7 pts.

17. List (name) three renewable alternative energy sources available on earth. 3 pts.
Solar energy
Wind energy
Hydro energy

18.

a. List two advantages of renewable alternative energy sources. 2 pts.

Health and environmental benefits

Saves money

b. List two disadvantages of renewable alternative energy sources. 2 pts.

Weather dependent
Higher upfront cost(cost for equipment)

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