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?

<p>Potential energy in the form of steam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which machines are considered prime movers based on the text?

<p>Wind turbines and steam turbines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a prime mover?

<p>To directly cause motion in another machine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are electric motors not considered prime movers?

<p>They do not convert naturally occurring energy sources to mechanical energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a secondary mover?

<p>Electric generator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a heat engine?

<p>It converts heat energy to mechanical energy through repetitive thermodynamic operations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Gas engines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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