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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.

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What are the two forms of energy have scientists considered placing over the ope?

Scientists have considered placing solar panels and wind turbines over the oceans to harness renewable energy. Solar panels can capture energy from sunlight, while wind turbines can generate electricity from wind currents. Both forms of energy have the potential to provide clean, sustainable power.


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.


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.


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 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)

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What are the two forms of energy have scientists considered placing over the ope?

Scientists have considered placing solar panels and wind turbines over the oceans to harness renewable energy. Solar panels can capture energy from sunlight, while wind turbines can generate electricity from wind currents. Both forms of energy have the potential to provide clean, sustainable power.


Where is deuterium found?

Deuterium is found naturally on Earth in trace amounts in water, with deuterium atoms replacing a fraction of the normal hydrogen atoms. It is also found in other natural sources such as organic substances and minerals. Additionally, deuterium can be extracted from seawater through a process called isotope separation.


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.


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 kinds of energy conversions sustain the water cycle?

condensation and evaporation or potential to kinetic to heat is the kind of energy conversions sustain the water cycle


What energy is radiated by Earths oceans into space?

Earth's oceans radiate infrared energy into space as part of Earth's energy budget. This energy is a result of the absorption of solar radiation by the oceans, which is then re-radiated back into space as heat.


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 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.


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 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 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 are some examples of energy from oceans?

ocean energy is the ocean that has enegy