(a)
Interpretation:
The energy resources in joules used by the petroleum and coal products industries in one year have to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The strength or the vitality required for any type of physical or chemical task is referred to as energy. The S.I. unit of energy is joules. It is also measured in British Thermal Unit, which is abbreviated as BTU. The amount of energy which is needed to increase the temperature of one pound of water by
(b)
Interpretation:
The energy resources in joules used by the petroleum and coal products industries in one day have to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Same as part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The energy resources in joules used by the petroleum and coal products industries in one second have to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Same as part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The average power in watts needed by the petroleum and coal products industries in watts has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Same as part (a).
(e)
Interpretation:
The power need by the agriculture, mining, and construction industries for the population of United States has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Same as part (a).
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