Kaizenator Visual Dictionary

Nilanda LeeEric Som

Myca MorrisJames Thompson

Devin RelifordMay 14, 2010

Potential Energy

Potential energy is the stored energy of position possessed by an object.

                               

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

Kinetic Energy

Joule

The International System unit of electrical, mechanical, and thermal energy.

Wattage

The amount of power used to power

electricity

Renewable Energy

Any type of energy that be renewed

Nonrenewable Energy

Energy that cannot be reused

Weatherstripping

The process of sealing openings from the elements.

Insulation

Materials used to reduce the rate and the methods of heat transfer.

RFactor

A computer racing simulator designed with the ability to run any type of four-wheeled vehicle

Greenhouse Emissions

Gases in an atmosphere that absorbs and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range

Thermostat

A device for regulating the temperature of a system

Ambient Temperature

The temperature of the surroundings

Efficiency

Ability to produce a desired effect, product, etc. with a minimum of effort, expense, or waste; quality or fact of being efficient

Carbon Footprint

A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide produced by a person, organization or state in a given time

Audit

A formal, often periodic examination and checking of accounts or financial records to verify their correctness