Wave Power Basics
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What is a wave energy converter (WEC)?

  • A system that harnesses tidal forces
  • A technology for solar energy conversion
  • A device that captures wind energy
  • A machine that exploits wave power (correct)
  • How is wave power different from tidal power?

  • Wave power and tidal power are fundamentally the same
  • Wave power harnesses solar energy, while tidal power utilizes wind energy
  • Wave power is primarily based on temperature variations, while tidal power depends on air pressure differences
  • Wave power captures energy of wind waves, while tidal power captures energy of currents caused by gravitational pull (correct)
  • What contributes to the generation of waves?

  • Wind passing over the sea's surface and tidal forces (correct)
  • Temperature variations and air pressure differences
  • Surface friction from the wind and cabbeling
  • Solar energy flow and wind speed
  • Why is wave power not widely employed for commercial applications as of 2022?

    <p>Due to a long series of trial projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the density of wave energy flow compare to wind and solar energy flows?

    <p>Five times denser than the wind energy flow 20 m above the sea surface, and 10 to 30 times denser than the solar energy flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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