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Coal as an Energy Source: Coal is a very effective solid fuel as it burns to easily and produces a great deal of heat. Until relatively recently, coal-fires were the most common means of… [80 views in Mar]
Petroleum as an Energy Source: Of the three main fossil fuels – coal, petroleum and natural gas – it could be argued that petroleum is the most versatile. Coal is a powerful source of… [72 views in Mar]
Light and Sound Waves Explained: Light travels in waves, and sound travels in waves. However, sound waves and light waves are very different, and it is important not to confuse the… [48 views in Mar]
What is Potential Energy?: There is a school of thought that classifies all energy as either potential energy or kinetic energy. Other scientists dislike this division, arguing that it… [30 views in Mar]
All About How We Measure Energy: How We Measure Energy A good definition of energy is ‘the ability to do work’. When we measure energy, what we want to know is: how much energy was… [20 views in Mar]
The Benefits of Biofuel and Flexfuel: Throughout the developed world, cars and commercial vehicles use a great deal of fossil fuel and release pollution into the atmosphere –… [18 views in Mar]