Functional Energy: Fatty Acids (Fats) vs. Amino Acids (Proteins) Fats‚ proteins‚ and carbohydrates are sources of energy for the body. Although carbohydrates are the largest source of energy‚ fats and proteins‚ however are just important‚ they contain essential amino chains not found in carbohydrates and are critical to Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) manufacturing on a cellular level. ATP takes the chemical energy from the food to the mitochondria to transform it into energy for the cells. (Dictionary
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Cinddy Solar energy Today‚ people make full use of solar energy and it benefits them a lot‚ especially in Spain and China. Due to their favorable conditions‚ solar energy has good practicality. It is much more convenient to use solar energy as people’s main energy resources than other renewable energy. The government gives financial support of solar energy which largely stimulates the growth of renewable energy. In addition‚ solar energy has a huge amount of influence on people’s life such
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release of nuclear energy occurs when the nuclei of atoms are changed. Hydrogen and uranium are two kinds of matter used to produce nuclear energy. In a nuclear reaction‚ the tremendous binding energy inside a hydrogen or uranium nucleus is released. Nuclear energy is released during atomic fission‚ when uranium nuclei are split. It is also released during fusion‚ when hydrogen nuclei combine to form a helium nucleus. In fission and fusion‚ nuclear energy produces thermal energy‚ which is given
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more than enough energy to satisfy global energy needs for an entire year. Solar energy is the technology used to harness the sun’s energy and make it useable. Solar Energy is the energy from the Sun. The Sun is a big ball of heat and light resulting from nuclear fusion at its core. The nuclear reaction releases energy that travels outward to the surface of the Sun. Along the way to the surface the energy transforms so that by the time it is released it is primarily light energy. The two major
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Chapter 16: Energy Management and Audit in Best Exports 16.1 What Is Energy? Energy is the ability to do work and work is the transfer of energy from one form to another. In practical terms‚ energy is what we use to manipulate the world around us‚ whether by exciting our muscles‚ by using electricity‚ or by using mechanical devices such as automobiles. Energy comes in different forms - heat (thermal)‚ light (radiant)‚ mechanical‚ electrical‚ chemical‚ and nuclear energy. 16.2 Definition
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Energy is the fuel that runs the engine of the world economy. Believe it or not our need for energy is not primarily to run economies but intrinsically to create order in the world. Wind energy Wind energy is the kinetic energy associated with the movement of atmospheric air. It has been used for hundreds of years for sailing‚ grinding grain‚ and for irrigation. Wind energy systems convert this kinetic energy to more useful forms of power. Wind energy systems for irrigation and milling have been
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WAVE ENERGY Chapter 2: Energy Technology 2.1 Source of Wave Energy Ocean waves are caused by the wind as it blows across the open expanse of water‚ the gravitational pull from the sun and moon‚ and changes in atmospheric pressure‚ earthquakes etc. Waves created by the wind are the most common waves and the waves relevant for most wave energy technology. Wave energy conversion takes advantage of the ocean waves caused primarily by the interaction of winds with the ocean surface. Wave energy is an
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Energy Resources and their Uses in Producing Electricity Renewable energy is energy drawn from natural processes that are restored quicker than they are used up‚ some renewable energy resources are biomass‚ food‚ wind‚ waves‚ flowing water‚ solar and geothermal. The sun however‚ is known to be the ultimate energy resource since almost all energy resources originate from the sun’s energy. This is possible according to the law of conservation of energy which states that energy can’t be destroyed
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Forms of Energy Energy exists in many forms‚ and when these change‚ energy is conserved. Different forms of energy include the following: Mechanical Thermal Chemical Electrical Electromagnetic Nuclear energy All of these types of energy have the ability to do work‚ which is also the definition of energy. Additionally‚ they have other properties‚ which are specific to their own specific form. Nuclear Energy Nuclear energy is energy in the
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Introduction Energy conservation is very important in to not only the community but also the world. By conserving energy you will not only be helping your bottom line by reducing you energy bills but you will also be helping the world ’s environment. An average savings of up to forty percent can be achieved though a properly implemented energy conservation plan Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources Renewable energy sources are sources that are self-sustaining. Nonrenewable energy sources are commonly
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