Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The two forms of energy that are involved during the conversion of water to steam by burning coal are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Energy is the capacity to do work. The law of conservation of energy states that “energy can neither be created nor destroyed but it can be converted from one form to another.” The total energy of the universe is constant.
(b)
Interpretation:
The two forms of energy that are involved when steam drives a turbine are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Energy is the capacity to do work. The law of conservation of energy states that “energy can neither be created nor destroyed but it can be converted from one form to another.” The total energy of the universe is constant.
(c)
Interpretation:
The two forms of energy that are involved when a turbine turns a generator are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Energy is the capacity to do work. The law of conservation of energy states that “energy can neither be created nor destroyed but it can be converted from one form to another.” The total energy of the universe is constant.
(d)
Interpretation:
The two forms of energy that are involved when a generator makes electricity are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Energy is the capacity to do work. The law of conservation of energy states that “energy can neither be created nor destroyed but it can be converted from one form to another.” The total energy of the universe is constant.
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