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What are the three basic methods of energy conversion?
What are the three basic methods of energy conversion?
The three basic methods of energy conversion are through the action of forces, when atoms absorb or emit photons of light, and when nuclear reactions occur.
What is wasted energy and can you give an example?
What is wasted energy and can you give an example?
Wasted energy is energy that is not used and is lost. An example of wasted energy is the heat lost from vehicles.
Why was solar energy not considered as wasted energy in the past?
Why was solar energy not considered as wasted energy in the past?
Solar energy was not considered as wasted energy in the past because plants use it for photosynthesis.
