Prime Movers and Energy Conversion Quiz

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What is a prime mover?

A machine that converts wind energy into nuclear energy

A machine that converts naturally occurring energy into mechanical energy (correct)

A machine that converts potential energy into kinetic energy

A machine that converts mechanical energy into potential energy

How is the kinetic energy of wind converted to mechanical energy?

By using a water turbine

Through atomic fission

Using a wind turbine (correct)

Using mirrors and lenses

Which process converts the chemical energy of fuel to heat energy?

Atomic fission

Nuclear fusion

Hydro-electric generation

Combustion (correct)

What is the final form of energy produced by solar energy before it is converted to mechanical energy?

Potential energy in the form of steam Signup and view all the answers

Which machines are considered prime movers based on the text?

Wind turbines and steam turbines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a prime mover?

To directly cause motion in another machine Signup and view all the answers

Why are electric motors not considered prime movers?

They do not convert naturally occurring energy sources to mechanical energy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a secondary mover?

Electric generator Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a heat engine?

It converts heat energy to mechanical energy through repetitive thermodynamic operations Signup and view all the answers

What are the most familiar heat engines mentioned in the text?

Gas engines Signup and view all the answers

Prime Movers and Energy Conversion Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is a prime mover?

How is the kinetic energy of wind converted to mechanical energy?

Which process converts the chemical energy of fuel to heat energy?

What is the final form of energy produced by solar energy before it is converted to mechanical energy?

Which machines are considered prime movers based on the text?

What is the primary function of a prime mover?

Why are electric motors not considered prime movers?

Which of the following is considered a secondary mover?

What is the main characteristic of a heat engine?

What are the most familiar heat engines mentioned in the text?

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