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Why does fossil fuels and nuclear plants heat water?
The useful energy we get from fossil fuels and nuclear plants is heat. and heating water to make steam is about the most direct way to capture that thermal energy. Steam is used to spin turbines to turn electric power generators, and that allows us to harness the energy.
Why are fossil fuels not that efficient?
Because of the byproducts created by current methods of extracting the energy contained within fossil fuels (usually, burning them). Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, the 'worst' byproduct, into the atmosphere, which in turn is thought to be a major cause of the increasing world temperature ("global warming"). Fossil fuels are the remains of life (for example, coal fields were once forests). Life as we know it is carbon-based, this is why carbon is released- usually in the form of carbon dioxide- when fossil fuels (or other forms of life) are burned. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas- it's capacity to store heat is great. The increase in greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere is proposed as a reason for global warming.
How do you use fossil fuels to produce electricity?
Coal, oil, or natural gas is used to make electricity by burning it. The heat is used to drive a steam turbine that is hooked up to a generator.
What are some good examples of energy conversions?
When you turn on a light bulb, electric energy is converted into light and heat. The energy stored in food fuels the body heat and the body's chemical processes.
How is solar energy collected and turned into usable energy?
PV (photovoltaic) panels turn the Sun's light and heat into electricity.Solar farms or towers use mirrors to focus the sun's heat. This produces steam which is used to turn generators to produce electricity.Remember that ALL power used on earth that is not nuclear power or geothermal power has its origins in the Sun. Even fossil fuels are ancient sunlight.Solar energy is captured by:By plants (photosynthesis)By Photovoltaic systemsBy Solar heat systemsWind turbinesWave turbinesHydroelectric turbines.
When a fossil fuel is burned what energy is converted into kinetic energy?
When fossil fuels are burned they turn into mercury which released into the atmosphere
What does heat from fossil fuels used to boil water turn into in order to generate electricity?
Heat from fossil fuels is used to boil water and turn it into steam in order to generate electricty.
What 2 forces can turn fossils into fossil fuels?
heat and preasure
How do fossil fuels make electicity?
the burning of fossil fuels creates thermal energy, which in this case is on the from of steam, which then in turn rotates a turbine
How are fossil fuels transformed into usable energy?
Usually, fossil fuels are burned to generate heat which then creates steam from water which in turn is used to spin turbines that generate electricity. They can alternatively be burned directly for heat or, after refinement, used in controlled explosions as vehicle fuel.
Why does fossil fuels and nuclear plants heat water?
The useful energy we get from fossil fuels and nuclear plants is heat. and heating water to make steam is about the most direct way to capture that thermal energy. Steam is used to spin turbines to turn electric power generators, and that allows us to harness the energy.
How do you release the energy from fossil fuels?
by burning the fuel to heat water to make steam to turn a turbine to rotate a magnet about a coil (or a coil about a magnet) to make electricity.
How do fossil fuels turn into natural gas?
Natural gas is a fossil fuel. Other fossil fuels do not "turn into" natural gas.
Are potatoes fossil fuels?
The potatoes are not the fossil fuels.But they can turn into fossil fuels once buried in soil for million years.
How do organisms use fossil fuels?
1. Organisms don't use fossil fuels; they make them. After they decompose, they eventually turn into fossil fuels. (oil) (if this wasn't the answer, then here is another answer.) 2. If organism meant humans, then we use fossil fuels for lots of things. For example: Plastic Gas Oil to heat homes (et cetera) I hope this helps!! :)
How can you reduce dependence on fossil fuels?
Heat with wood to reduce your dependence on fossil fuels. Turn your lawn into an organic garden. Telecommute. Buy an electric car and renewable energy to reduce your dependence on fossil fuels.
How does nuclear energy involve heat?
In the same way fossil fuel energy involves heat. Making steam to turn turbines.
