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Why are people so concerned about how our electricity is generated in the future?
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∙ 13y ago
they might be worried that it's going to effect earth
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How is electricity generated from the renewable energy resource?
Depends. Solar energy can convert to electricity via solar cells. Wind energy can convert to electricity by turning a generator. Bio-fuels can burn to create steam to turn a turbine, or they can burn to generate thermoelectric power via dissimilar metals. Thermal heat from within the earth (earth-thermal) can make steam to make electric via turbines, or create electric via thermoelectric methods. Water flows through sluice gates and turns generators. In the future, we may invent micro organisms to go from sunlight to electric.
Much discussion has focused on the need to drive more efficient cars and use less electricity if the law of conservation of energy is true why are people concerned about energy usage?
someone please answer this question i need help wth it too
Did people accept electricity when it was created?
sorry to tell you but electricity wasnt created as such.
What did people first use for electricity?
they didn't use electricity they used other things
Does the sun produce electricity?
Yes, it does. People use it's energy to produce electricity.
Is a TV magnetic?
Yes. Though it is not designed to be so. Anything with electricity running through it is magnetic. People are more concerned with how strong is this magnetic field generated by the electricity running through it. Go read up on electro-magnetism.
Does hydro-electricity hurt people?
Electricity, by whatever means generated, has the potential to harm or kill people.
How much electricity is generated by La Rance?
enouph to serve 300,000 people
Why are alternative sources of energy preferable for future generation of electricity?
Because the burning of fossil fuels is causing global warming. We have plenty of coal around the world but we have to stop using it now because of future generations of people (as well as future generation of electricity!).
Does PVC pipe generate static electricity?
A PVC pipe alone does not generate static electricity. Electrons need to be transfered for static electricity to be generated. Rubbing felt on the pipe or spraying it with sand are two common ways that people can use PVC pipe to generate static electricity.
Why do you think scientists are concerned that static electricity will be much bigger problem for astronauts than it is for people here on earth?
No humidity to discharge it.
The function of an electric motor is to?
To apply the torque generated by the motor to do useful work.
What is in the future for electric cars?
In the future, the cost of purchasing electricity will likely decline. As more people convert their homes to solar energy, less people needing fossil fuels will force the cost of electricity down.
When did people notice electricity?
at least 2 to 3 thousand years ago. the greeks called static electricity "elektron", their word for the semiprecious stone amber which when rubbed with wool generated sparks. the babylonians made electric batteries, probably to do electroplating.
How is Illinois adding to global warming when using electricity?
We are all adding to global warming when we use electricity, whenever that electricity is generated from fossil fuels. This does not mean that we, or the people of Illinois, should stop using electricity, although there are mreasures we can take to reduce our usage. What Illinois can do is to move away from using coal and oil to generate electricity and towards using renewable resourcesuch as wind, solar and geothermal resources.
What are the nuclear effects on the environment?
Despite some controversy over the environmental effects of electricity production, several statements are generally agreed: * All means of generating electricity have some effect on the environment: some are very damaging but none is completely benign. * Nuclear generated electricity releases small amounts of radio-active materials into the air and waterways, but well within regulatory limits set to protect both people and the environment. Most special cases that may not be protected by the general regulations, e.g., endangered species, are considered at the siting stage. * Nuclear generated electricity avoids the emissions of acid rain, particulates, heavy metals and carcinogenic chemicals that result from the burning of fossil fuels and wood. * Nuclear generated electricity, along with hydro- and wind-generated electricity, contributes less of the greenhouse gases that may contribute to global warming than fossil-fuelled electricity. * Nuclear generated electricity uses much less land than all other options. These generalizations would have to be reviewed for any specific proposal, e.g., the land use for a natural-gas-fired plant near a gas-well would be significantly lower than for one requiring a long pipeline.
What are the effects on the environment?
Despite some controversy over the environmental effects of electricity production, several statements are generally agreed: * All means of generating electricity have some effect on the environment: some are very damaging but none is completely benign. * Nuclear generated electricity releases small amounts of radio-active materials into the air and waterways, but well within regulatory limits set to protect both people and the environment. Most special cases that may not be protected by the general regulations, e.g., endangered species, are considered at the siting stage. * Nuclear generated electricity avoids the emissions of acid rain, particulates, heavy metals and carcinogenic chemicals that result from the burning of fossil fuels and wood. * Nuclear generated electricity, along with hydro- and wind-generated electricity, contributes less of the greenhouse gases that may contribute to global warming than fossil-fuelled electricity. * Nuclear generated electricity uses much less land than all other options. These generalizations would have to be reviewed for any specific proposal, e.g., the land use for a natural-gas-fired plant near a gas-well would be significantly lower than for one requiring a long pipeline.
