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It isn't quite clear what you mean with "work". There is a lot of thermal energy in the oceans; but most of that energy can't be used - can't be converted to useful energy. To use thermal energy - to convert it to something useful - there has to be a temperature difference between different places.
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How does ocean thermal energy work?
Therm means heat. Thermal energy is heat energy which has multipurposes, We obtain heat energy from sun which is very helpful for us in keeping ourself away from feeling cold in winter . That was one of the examples of your question
What is the source of energy in the ocean?
wind
What is oceanic thermal energy?
Oceanic thermal energy is the heat energy that is stored by the water in the ocean.
Why does the global ocean absorb much of the solar energy that reaches the earth?
Because it has a greater surface than land, and therefore absorbs more solar energy. Also because the ocean is generally colder than land (ocean has less thermal energy than land) , and higher energy goes to lower energy.
What impact do ocean currents have on the transfer of energy and climate?
ocean currents transfer energy and climate through the sun and the ocean tide. they also transfer heat and oxygen through water currents.
How does convection travel?
by termal energy and movement
What type of energy change takes place in a flashlight?
potineal energy is taken place in a flashlight then is turned into termal and electrical energy
Would ocean energy work in places like Utah with no ocean?
Ocean energy requires an ocean.
Used indirectly when winds and ocean currents are used to do work?
solar energy
Is it termal energy if you ride a bike?
Not really. You'll get a bit of heat(thermal energy) in brakes, poorly maintaned bearings and in the rider's muscles - but that's all just unavoidable losses, and isn't helping the ride at all.
How are winds and the deep ocean currents similar?
Because they both work with motions of energy
How does ocean energy release energy?
Because a lot of undeveloped energy are acculated in the ocean , when the ocean is flooding , the energy will be released .
How does ocean thermal energy work?
Therm means heat. Thermal energy is heat energy which has multipurposes, We obtain heat energy from sun which is very helpful for us in keeping ourself away from feeling cold in winter . That was one of the examples of your question
What are the newest forms of renewable energy technology?
The newest forms of renewable energy include work with solar energy, hydrogen as well as work with harnessing the power of the ocean waves. Renewable energy technology is incredibly important in solving our energy crisis.
What the difference between ocean energy and hydro energy?
The difference between ocean energy and hydro energy is that ocean energy collects kinetic energy from waves in the ocean, while hydro energy collects it from water coming down from dams
When was ocean energy invented?
Ocean energy was invented In 1966
What is energy from ocean water?
The energy produced by the movement of ocean water is Tidal Energy
