Energy What is it?
What units is energy measured in? (there are several)
100 22 78 7800 7.8 Ml of H2O Starting Temp Final Temp ∆T H2O x ∆T calories calories/1000 (Calories) 100 22 78 7800 7.8
What are the different forms of energy? Electrical Kinetic Light Potential Sound Thermal, or heat Nuclear Chemical
Types of energy conversions:
How is energy used to get electricity?
Explain how a power plant works. Use pictures and words Explain how a power plant works. Use pictures and words. (just the first part)
Geothermal
Hydro
Hydro
Wind
Solar (some)
Coal
Coal
Nuclear
Stirling engine
Stirling engine
Stirling engine
Things to include in the picture: water – turbine – steam – pressure – generator – power lines
How U.S. gets electricity
How U.S. gets electricity
How U.S. gets electricity
The data in this graph is accurate. But what are they trying to sell?