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What is a prime mover?
What is a prime mover?
- A machine that converts mechanical energy into natural energy
- A machine that converts a naturally occurring source of energy into mechanical energy (correct)
- A machine that converts mechanical energy into heat energy
- A machine that converts potential energy into kinetic energy
How is solar energy converted to mechanical energy in the given examples?
How is solar energy converted to mechanical energy in the given examples?
- By combustion process
- By steam turbines (correct)
- Using wind turbines
- Through a water turbine
Which machine is considered a prime mover in converting the kinetic energy of wind to mechanical energy?
Which machine is considered a prime mover in converting the kinetic energy of wind to mechanical energy?
- Internal combustion engine
- Wind turbine (correct)
- Steam turbine
- Alternator
What type of energy is converted to mechanical energy using internal and external combustion engines?
What type of energy is converted to mechanical energy using internal and external combustion engines?
What is the role of a prime mover in the context of an electric generator?
What is the role of a prime mover in the context of an electric generator?
Why are electric motors not considered prime movers?
Why are electric motors not considered prime movers?
Which of the following is classified as secondary movers?
Which of the following is classified as secondary movers?
What defines a heat engine?
What defines a heat engine?
Which of the following is an example of a complex system acting as a heat engine?
Which of the following is an example of a complex system acting as a heat engine?
In a Rankine Cycle engine, what initiates the thermodynamic process in the working fluid?
In a Rankine Cycle engine, what initiates the thermodynamic process in the working fluid?
What is the primary function of an internal combustion engine like a diesel engine or gas engine?
What is the primary function of an internal combustion engine like a diesel engine or gas engine?
Why are steam plants operating on the Rankine Cycle very common?
Why are steam plants operating on the Rankine Cycle very common?
Which energy sources are used by internal combustion engines?
Which energy sources are used by internal combustion engines?
Which component is NOT considered a heat engine in a Rankine Cycle system?
Which component is NOT considered a heat engine in a Rankine Cycle system?
What distinguishes prime movers from heat engines?
What distinguishes prime movers from heat engines?
Why are some steam plants used in power production?
Why are some steam plants used in power production?
