1.3.9

Original Source of Energy

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The Sun - Original Source of Energy

The sun is the original source of energy for many energy resources:

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Solar power

  • Solar power comes directly from the Sun.
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Fossil fuels

  • Fossil fuels are made of decayed plants and animals, which originally got their energy from the Sun.
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Wind power

  • Winds are created by differences in air pressure.
  • Differences in air pressure arise because of air being unevenly heated by the Sun.
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Wave energy

  • Waves are created by winds, which are created by the Sun.
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Hydroelectricity

  • Hydroelectric power is produced by dams.
  • Water builds up behind the dam due to rain, which is produced by the water cycle, which is driven by the Sun or pumped up using electricity from other sources.

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1Energy

2Electricity

3Particle Model of Matter

4Atoms & Radiation

5Forces

5.1Basics of Motion

5.2Forces

5.3Effects of Forces

5.4Pressure

6Waves

7Magnetism

8Astrophysics

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