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basically fossil fuels: coal, natural gas, and oil
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How do you tell the difference between a renewable and a non-renewable source of energy?
The difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy is: renewable doesn't make pollution, and also you don't have to spend fuel or other stuff just to generate electricity.
Is mechanical energy a renewable energy?
Not in the literal sense of the words "Mechanical Energy". It depends on the source of the mechanical energy.If the source is renewable, like solar or wind generated electricity, then the mechanical energy is renewable.If the source is non-renewable, like electricity from burning oil, then it is non-renewable.
What is an non example of non renewable resource?
An example of a non-renewable resource is coal, because when you burn it it is finished. A non-example of a non-renewable resource is solar power, because you can use it (to generate electricity) and it is still there to be used again.
Is bottle caps renewable or non renewable?
If anyone collects them and uses them again, that defines them as renewable. But I doubt it. Metal caps are distorted on opening, surely no one is going to straighten these out again?
Is Nuclear power renewable or non-renweable?
non renewable
What is the uses of renewable energy?
It is used to generate electricity, without the carbon dioxide emissions of non-renewable energy.
Is electrical non or renewable resource?
electricity is renewable
How do you tell the difference between a renewable and a non-renewable source of energy?
The difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy is: renewable doesn't make pollution, and also you don't have to spend fuel or other stuff just to generate electricity.
What are the effects of electricity generation on the environment?
Electricity generation if done by renewable resources is good. If done by non renewable is bad.
Are wind mills renewable or non-renewable?
The turbines (mills) themselves are non-renewable but the wind the power source that is converted into useful work (usually electricity) is renewable.
Can renewable energy and non-renewable energy can be used at the same time?
Answer : YES Renewable power sources and non-renewable power souces are both used to generate electricity, which is then transfered through the 'power grid' (power lines) to different houses. Electricity generated from renewable sources is not different in any way to electricity generated by non-renewable sources. Therefore, they can both be used at the same t5ime
What are some non renewalble stuff?
non renewable items are fuel , charcoal, natural gas,petroluem and soil
What non renewable resource is used to provide electricity?
Coal
Is electricity non renewable or renewable?
Sources of energy are termed renewable and non-renewable. Electricity can come from many sources including power plants, wind farms, hydroelectric plants and solar panels. Power plants that burn fossil fuels are using non-renewable fuel sources, but energy from solar panels use renewable energy. A power plant can use biofuels, which are renewable.
Is a light bulb renewable or nonrenewable?
The light bulb its self is non renewable, it is replaceable. The electricity that powers the light bulb can be renewable.
Is mechanical energy is a renewable energy?
Not in the literal sense of the words "Mechanical Energy". It depends on the source of the mechanical energy.If the source is renewable, like solar or wind generated electricity, then the mechanical energy is renewable.If the source is non-renewable, like electricity from burning oil, then it is non-renewable.
What is an example of an non- renewable resource?
An example of a non-renewable resource is coal, because when you burn it it is finished. A non-example of a non-renewable resource is solar power, because you can use it (to generate electricity) and it is still there to be used again.
