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Questions and Answers
What is the definition of energy?
What is the definition of energy?
- The ability to create light
- The ability to convert matter into energy
- The ability to do work (correct)
- The ability to create heat
Which energy resource is mentioned as being plentiful but requiring a large capital investment?
Which energy resource is mentioned as being plentiful but requiring a large capital investment?
- Solar energy
- Geothermal energy
- Wind energy (correct)
- Hydropower
How is the energy of hot rocks and trapped liquids in the depths of the earth utilized?
How is the energy of hot rocks and trapped liquids in the depths of the earth utilized?
- Used for nuclear fusion
- Released as electricity (correct)
- Converted into light energy
- Converted into mechanical energy
What is the unit used to measure mechanical energy?
What is the unit used to measure mechanical energy?
Which unit of electrical energy is convenient and commonly used in practice?
Which unit of electrical energy is convenient and commonly used in practice?
How is the conversion from watt-hours to joules calculated?
How is the conversion from watt-hours to joules calculated?
What is a potential drawback of using nuclear energy?
What is a potential drawback of using nuclear energy?
Why are most renewable energy resources considered unreliable?
Why are most renewable energy resources considered unreliable?
Which aspect of PV cell manufacturing involves hazardous materials?
Which aspect of PV cell manufacturing involves hazardous materials?
Why is energy considered crucial for the development of modern civilization?
Why is energy considered crucial for the development of modern civilization?
What makes energy resources significant for every country in the world?
What makes energy resources significant for every country in the world?
Why is fossil fuel use a hotly debated topic globally?
Why is fossil fuel use a hotly debated topic globally?
