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Work, Energy & Power : Sources of Energy
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Renewable sources of energy:
These sources can be replenished naturally in a short period of time
Sunlight (solar)
Wind
Tidal
Hydroelectric
Biomass
Geothermal heat
Non-renewable sources:
Energy taken from finite resources
These sources will run out in the future
Fossil fuels
Nuclear fuels
Fossil fuels:
Coal
Petroleum oil
Natural gas
Nuclear fuels:
Uranium oil
Energy from the sun:
Fusion (a nuclear reaction) involves small nuclei combining to form larger ones
This process involves a loss of mass, with the lost mass being converted to energy
Roughly 4 billion kg of mass is converted to energy every second in the sun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBTnVoEIb98 (Incorporar)
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- This note provides an overview of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. It can be used as a follow-on from the corresponding mind map "Work, Energy & Power" or as a stand alone resource. It is aimed at a Leaving Certificate student, or someone who has an interest in energy sources.
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- alex.examtime9373 · dez 2013
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