0
Why is the deuterium from the oceans considered a potential energy source?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Nuclear energy is a type of potential energy.
On the other hand, this may also refer to "potential" in the sense of "possible". It is possible that we harness this nuclear energy one day.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
An energy source that has limitless supply?
The sun most evidently. The world's oceans contain an almost limitless amount of deuterium (heavy water) which could one day be used for energy from nuclear fusion, when scientists and engineers have learned how to do it.
What is an example of an object that has potential energy?
Water in a hydroelectric dam has potential energy that came from the Sun's energy evaporating it and raising it up from the oceans. The energy is released by running the water down a chute so that it gains kinetic energy which drives a water turbine and that drives an electric generator.
What kind of energy do turbines change heat energy?
OK first some background info. The Moon pulls on the earth's oceans, creating tides as it moves around the earth. so gravitational potential energy is turned into kinetic energy of the water molecules in the oceans. These tides are harnessed by tidal turbines and the kinetic energy is turned into electric potential energy aka electricity. (I'm not sure what the "heat energy" part means but some of the energy is lost to heat during both steps according to the second law of thermodynamics it that's what you're asking)
Is nuclear fusion nonrenewable or renewable source and why?
Nonrenewable, eventually the oceans will run out of extractable deuterium. But thatt probably won't happen for a few million years.
Can nuclear energy be classified as inexhaustible?
Nuclear energy from uranium fission is not inexhaustible, because there is only a certain amount on Earth and we cannot recreate or manufacture it. There might be supplies elsewhere in the solar system but we don't know. If nuclear fusion can be successfully developed, and this uses deuterium from the oceans, then there would indeed be an almost inexhaustible source of energy, at least there is plenty there to last mankind for many thousands of years. (That does not make it renewable though!)
Where is deuterium found?
Deuterium is found in the oceans and is abundant in saltwater. Scientist believe that all deuterium found in the world was made when the big bang occurred.
An energy source that has limitless supply?
The sun most evidently. The world's oceans contain an almost limitless amount of deuterium (heavy water) which could one day be used for energy from nuclear fusion, when scientists and engineers have learned how to do it.
What is an example of an object that has potential energy?
Water in a hydroelectric dam has potential energy that came from the Sun's energy evaporating it and raising it up from the oceans. The energy is released by running the water down a chute so that it gains kinetic energy which drives a water turbine and that drives an electric generator.
What kind of energy do turbines change heat energy?
OK first some background info. The Moon pulls on the earth's oceans, creating tides as it moves around the earth. so gravitational potential energy is turned into kinetic energy of the water molecules in the oceans. These tides are harnessed by tidal turbines and the kinetic energy is turned into electric potential energy aka electricity. (I'm not sure what the "heat energy" part means but some of the energy is lost to heat during both steps according to the second law of thermodynamics it that's what you're asking)
Is nuclear fusion nonrenewable or renewable source and why?
Nonrenewable, eventually the oceans will run out of extractable deuterium. But thatt probably won't happen for a few million years.
What is the the main source of energy for convection in the atmosphere and the oceans?
The Sun is the main source of energy for convection in the atmosphere and the oceans. The Sun, heat radiated form the Sun is the main source of energy driving convection in the atmosphere and oceans. There is also a small input form geothermal energy.
What is the main source of energy for convection in the atmosphere and the oceans?
The Sun is the main source of energy for convection in the atmosphere and the oceans. The Sun, heat radiated form the Sun is the main source of energy driving convection in the atmosphere and oceans. There is also a small input form geothermal energy.
What is the heavy isotope of hydrogen?
This is the deuterium isotope, which has a nucleus of one proton and one neutron, whereas the predominant hydrogen isotope has just a proton. In natural water on earth, which is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen, H2O, there is a small proportion of water made from deuterium instead of normal hydrogen, this is often written as D2O. To make heavy water this compound is extracted, so you don't make the heavy water, you separate it out from natural water.
What are some examples of energy from oceans?
ocean energy is the ocean that has enegy
How many years of nuclear power are left?
With fission reactors, probably at least a hundred years. By then fusion may be usable and this will last indefinitely, as so much deuterium is in the oceans.
What are the energy resources obtained from the ocean?
Several methods of gererating energy from the oceans have been proposed, yet the ocean's energy potential still remains largely untapped. The development of tidal power is one example of energy production from the ocean.Answer- Oil and natural gases are the main energy products currently being obtained from the ocean floor.
Where is energy stored in the water cycle?
oceans
