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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… [156 views in Apr]
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… [152 views in Apr]
Gas Supplies in the UK: The earliest use of gas in daily life was as a light source. It was the British inventor William Murdock who first discovered that if coal was heated, it gave… [50 views in Apr]
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… [48 views in Apr]
Nuclear Fission Explained: Britain has been using nuclear power to generate electricity for just over half a century. Currently, 19 reactors are in operation. Taking an average over… [24 views in Apr]
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… [22 views in Apr]