Energy Demand in Commercial and Industrial Sectors

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Which sector is known for having substantial energy demands due to manufacturing processes and machinery operation?

  • Commercial Sector
  • Industrial Sector (correct)
  • Residential Sector
  • Transportation Sector

What is a major factor influencing fuel consumption in the transportation sector?

  • Vehicle efficiency
  • Distance traveled
  • Traffic conditions
  • All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is a metric used to evaluate the efficiency of air conditioning systems?

  • Coefficient of Performance (COP)
  • Both COP and EER (correct)
  • Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)
  • Neither COP nor EER

Which sector is known for having higher energy demands compared to residential buildings due to extended operating hours and specialized equipment?

<p>Commercial Sector (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of an air conditioning system?

<p>EER = Cooling capacity in BTU/hr / Electrical power input in watts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of energy efficiency?

<p>Optimizing energy use to achieve maximum output with minimal input (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sectors typically has the highest energy demand?

<p>Industrial sector (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common metric used to measure energy efficiency in buildings?

<p>Energy Star rating (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is least likely to influence energy demand in the commercial sector?

<p>Household size (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a heating system consumed 500,000 BTU of natural gas in a month, approximately how many megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy does this represent?

<p>0.15 MWh (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor influencing energy demand in the transportation sector?

<p>Vehicle size and efficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a smartphone battery is rated at 3,000 mAh at 3.7 volts, what is the total energy stored in the battery in joules?

<p>33,300 J (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) 2020-2040?

<p>To chart a transformative direction towards attaining a clean energy future (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following energy sources is highlighted as a significant contributor to the Philippines' energy mix?

<p>Geothermal power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between energy and economic development according to the text?

<p>Energy is a cornerstone of economic development. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the transition to renewable energy sources important according to the text?

<p>To reduce environmental degradation and mitigate climate change effects. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the long-term vision known as 'Ambisyon Natin 2040' mentioned in the text?

<p>A national development plan that the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) 2020-2040 supports. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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