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What can thermal energy transfer into?
Mechanical energy, through a heat engine is very common. Thermal energy can also be absorbed in chemical reactions to produce various products, it can also be used to distil seawater into pure water.
How does geothermal energy is used to generate electricity from steam?
The heat from the earth is used to heat water. The water is used to turn a turbine - which generates electricity.
If solar power absorbed by solar panel's is not used does it dissipate?
two kinds of solar panel exist. if a solar thermal panel, for hot water or hot air, is not being used then any solar energy landing on it is not drawn away by the water or air. The panel temperature rises depending on the characteristics of the panel and the amount of sunshine. as the temperature rises the panel loses more and more heat back to the atmosphere so that the losses always equal the gains. energy absorbed = energy used (or stored) + energy lost.
Is energy wasted in a coal - fired power plant?
Chemical energy is released when the coal burns with oxygen in the air. This energy is used to heat water, which is converted into steam. Not all of the energy is used to heat the water. Some of it is wasted by being transferred as heat to the surroundings. The energy of the steam is used to turn the turbines, but some of the steam energy is wasted.
How is oil used to produce electricity?
When burned, oil (or most other types of fuel) release heat energy. This heat energy can be used to boil water. The now water vapor can be used to turn a generator which can turn kinetic energy (from the water vapor moving the fan blades) to electrical energy by using a coiled wire and a magnetic field.
What type of energy is used to heat water?
Several types of energy can be used to heat water. Electric energy can heat water, like in a coffee maker. Chemical energy can be used as in a gas stove.
When gaseous water condensing to a liquid is the gaseous water absorbing the heat or giving off heat?
The energy level of water vapor is higher than that of liquid water because the energy invested in transforming that water into vapor (enthalpy of evaporation/vaporization) is higher than the energy it takes to melt ice (enthalpy of fusion). So when water vapor condenses, that extra energy that was used to cause the phase change from water to gas is released and absorbed by the object it condensed on.
What can thermal energy transfer into?
Mechanical energy, through a heat engine is very common. Thermal energy can also be absorbed in chemical reactions to produce various products, it can also be used to distil seawater into pure water.
Solar energy how is it used?
Solar energy is mainly used as follows:(1) To heat stuff, for example, to heat water.(2)To generate electricity.Solar energy is mainly used as follows:(1) To heat stuff, for example, to heat water.(2)To generate electricity.Solar energy is mainly used as follows:(1) To heat stuff, for example, to heat water.(2)To generate electricity.Solar energy is mainly used as follows:(1) To heat stuff, for example, to heat water.(2)To generate electricity.
Does water vapor absorb or release heat energy?
Water vapour releases energy when it condenses, this is the latent heat which is a fixed amount per gram of water. To boil water into vapour the latent heat must be supplied. Once in the vapor form,to make it hotter you have to supply energy.
Why doesnt water with ice get warmer till the ice is melted?
Any excess temperature (if the temperature is above approximately 0 degrees Celsius) will quickly be absorbed by the ice; this maintains the temperature at approximately zero degrees.Note what happens to the energy. When adding heat energy to water only, the water gets warmer - its temperature increases. When adding heat energy to a mix of ice with water, the energy will be used to change the state of the water, from solid to liquid. In other words, the water's potential energy will increase.
Can energy be transferred to heat things?
All kinds of energy can be used to heat things either directly or indirectly. Solar energy can be used to heat things directly. water fall energy or wind energy can be used to heat things through electricity production that in its turn can heat things.
How does geothermal energy is used to generate electricity from steam?
The heat from the earth is used to heat water. The water is used to turn a turbine - which generates electricity.
In terms of energy why is water used in cooling systems?
Water has a height specific heat, meaning it can absorb a lot of heat energy per kilogram.
How are some ways thermal energy is used for future?
they can be used to heat water pipes. which saves energy
If solar power absorbed by solar panel's is not used does it dissipate?
two kinds of solar panel exist. if a solar thermal panel, for hot water or hot air, is not being used then any solar energy landing on it is not drawn away by the water or air. The panel temperature rises depending on the characteristics of the panel and the amount of sunshine. as the temperature rises the panel loses more and more heat back to the atmosphere so that the losses always equal the gains. energy absorbed = energy used (or stored) + energy lost.
What is energy from the sun that can be used to heat homes and provide hot water?
Radiant Energy
