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While it is an ongoing debate whether living near power lines is safe or not, let’s make our own list of pros and cons. Pros of living near Power lines 1. Low Rate: You can get a house near the power line at a much lower rate than that in the city. If you have…
A solar power system in your house not only generates electricity but also needs to convert the direct current into alternating current. Direct current cannot be used by home appliances or electronic devices so the alternating current is produced for the electronic appliances. Moreover, the excess power produced by a residential solar power system is…
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What is Fossil Fuel? Fossil fuel is a source of energy which is produced by natural process. It is a byproduct of the decomposition of dead animals and plants from millions of years ago. The global fossil fuel consumption as per the year 2018, petroleum is at 34%, coal at 27%, and natural gas is…
What is Renewable Energy? Renewable energy is what we call clean energy. These energies are produced from natural sources or are processed, such that the sources are inexhaustible. For instance, sunlight and wind are natural and unlimited sources. Renewable energy is in high demand and of greater importance than ever. It accounts for more than…
The sun is at the center of our Solar System. It is a ball of hot plasma with a diameter of 109 Earth placed side-by-side and a mass of 330,000 times the mass of Earth. The composition of the Sun’s atmosphere is approx. 73% of Hydrogen and approx. 25% of Helium, with smaller quantities of…
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Steam Heating System A steam heating system converts water into steam, in a boiler furnace. The steam then travels through pipes and into a radiator which produces heat. As a result, the heat warms the room. After the steam cool downs, it turns back into water and returns to the boiler. The cycle repeats itself….
Nuclear physics includes the study of atomic nuclei, their composition, and the interaction. Nuclear physics have much modern-day application and all with beneficial result. The nuclear physicist has developed countless methods to incorporate nuclear physics into our daily life. Also, the aim is to progress toward a more eco-friendly technology. The applications of nuclear physics,…
Natural gas is a product of the decomposition of organic matter. The organic matters undergo anaerobic conditions. The process occurred 150 million years ago and as a result the gas was trapped between rock’s porous systems. There are many limitations to the use of natural gas. For example: Natural gas is non-renewable source of energy….
What is a Nuclear power plant? Nuclear Power Plant is a thermal station where the thermal energy is converted into mechanical energy. Then the electrical energy is generated from the mechanical energy. According to the report of the International Atomic Energy Agency, 450 nuclear power plants are operating across 30 countries, as of 2018. In…
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What is Wind Power? Wind power is generated with the help of wind turbines. These turbines use the kinetic energy of wind to create mechanical energy. The mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy. Wind power is a renewable and free resource. It is the cleanest source of energy. The most natural element of nature…
