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There are two basic types of KERS systems being developed for F1 - mechanical and electrical: both store energy that would otherwise be lost when braking, and allow that energy to be re-used when accelerating. In the mechanical systems, the energy is stored in a flywheel. When the driver brakes, the flywheel is driven from the car's transmission system to spin it up: when the driver needs the stored energy to add to the engine output under acceleration, the flywheel is re-connected to the transmission system and drives it. The direction of transfer of power (i.e. transmission to flywheel or flywheel to transmission) depends on the gearbox that lies between the two (a special continuously-variable-transmission gearbox is usually used). In the electrical version, under braking the transmission drives a generator that charges a battery: under acceleration, the battery drives an electric motor that drives the transmission. (The generator and motor can be the same device). More details can be seen on http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2007/09/26/kers-technology-revealed/ (mechanical version) and http://www.f1network.net/main/s491/st130882.htm (electrical version).
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What happens to kinetic energy and potential energy in a closed system?
In a closed system, the total energy (kinetic + potential) remains constant, following the principle of conservation of energy. As kinetic energy increases, potential energy decreases, and vice versa. This continuous exchange between kinetic and potential energy allows the system to maintain a constant total energy.
In a closed system energy is equal to potential energy plus kinetic energy?
Mechanical energy is equal to potential energy plus kinetic energy in a closed system. The total mechanical energy is conserved.
In a closed system energy is equal to potential energy plus kinetic energy.?
Mechanical energy is equal to potential energy plus kinetic energy in a closed system. The total mechanical energy is conserved.
What energy is the total kinetic and potential energy in a system?
Mechanical energy
What is the potential and kinetic energy of a system with moving parts called?
The potential and kinetic energy of a system with moving parts is called mechanical energy. Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state, while kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object in motion. The sum of an object's potential and kinetic energy is its mechanical energy.
What does KERS stand for?
Kinetic Energy Recovery System
How do you calculate the internal energy of a system?
The internal energy of a system can be calculated by adding the system's kinetic energy and potential energy together. This can be done using the formula: Internal Energy Kinetic Energy Potential Energy.
How does pressure recovery occur in a fluid flow system?
Pressure recovery in a fluid flow system occurs when the fluid's kinetic energy is converted back into pressure energy as it slows down and changes direction. This typically happens in areas where the flow expands or contracts, such as in a nozzle or diffuser. The conversion of kinetic energy back into pressure energy helps to increase the pressure of the fluid, leading to pressure recovery in the system.
What is the conservation of kinetic energy formula and how is it applied in physics?
The conservation of kinetic energy formula states that the total kinetic energy in a closed system remains constant over time. This formula is expressed as: KEinitial PEinitial KEfinal PEfinal. In physics, this principle is applied to analyze the motion of objects and understand how energy is transferred and transformed within a system.
What is Curve system in formula one racing?
I think you mean the KERS system. KERS stands for Kinetic Energy Recovery System. In simple terms, the energy used under breaking is recovered by use of a fly-wheel - and fed back into a battery for use later under acceleration.
When is potential energy equal to kinetic energy in a system?
Potential energy is equal to kinetic energy in a system when all of the potential energy has been converted into kinetic energy, typically at the point of maximum kinetic energy in the system.
What is average kinetic energy?
Energy of movement ; particles that make up all matter have kinetic energy
What is the energy of a system by virtue of its motion?
That's called kinetic energy. The formula is: Kinetic energy = (1/2) x mass x velocity2. If mass is in kilograms, and velocity (or speed, really) in meters per second, the energy will be in Joules.
How does thermal energy transform into kinetic energy in a system?
When thermal energy is added to a system, it causes the particles within the system to move faster and increase in kinetic energy. This increase in kinetic energy results in the overall movement and motion of the system, transforming thermal energy into kinetic energy.
Can a system have both kinetic and potential energy simultaneously?
Yes, a system can have both kinetic and potential energy simultaneously. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy that can be converted into kinetic energy.
When is kinetic energy conserved in a system?
Kinetic energy is conserved in a system when there are no external forces acting on the system, meaning that the total amount of kinetic energy remains constant.
When does potential energy equal kinetic energy in a system?
Potential energy equals kinetic energy in a system when all of the potential energy has been converted into kinetic energy, typically at the lowest point of a system's motion.
