Chapter 8, Problem 41R

To determine

The missing terms in the table.

Answer to Problem 41R

The renewable energy source and their energy transformation is given in the table (1).

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The energy sources can be divided into two types on the basis of the duration in which these sources reproduced.

The energy sources that reproduces faster than use of the energy source is the renewable source and other type is the nonrenewable energy source. The hydroelectricity produces due to the conversion of the mechanical energy of the water into electrical energy. The radiation energy of the solar radiation converts the solar energy into electrical energy. The thermal energy produces due to the nuclear reaction in power plant produces the electrical energy.

Table 1

Renewable Energy Source	Energy Transformation
Hydroelectricity	Mechanical energy to electrical energy
Solar	Radiant energy to electrical energy
Wind	Mechanical energy to electrical energy
Nuclear	Thermal energy to electrical energy

Conclusion:

The renewable energy source and type of respective energy transformation for that energy source is given in Table 1.