The diagram models a device that was the foundation for the modern electrical turbine.
Which of the following is causing the wheel to turn?
A.
Force from the mechanical energy generated by the solar radiation causes the wheel to turn.
B.
Force from the mechanical energy generated by the moving water causes the wheel to turn.
C.
Force from the thermal energy generated by the solar radiation causes the wheel to turn.
D.
Force from the thermal energy generated by the moving water causes the wheel to turn.
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B. Force from the mechanical energy generated by the moving water causes the wheel to turn.
The table describes the qualities of four objects.
Object Produces Light? Temperature (°C/°F)
a bouncing basketball no 20°C/68°F
the Sun's surface yes 5500°C/10,000°F
a lit lightbulb yes 250°C/482°F
a fork sitting on a table no 15°C/59°F
Which of the following is most likely true?
A.
Small objects produce more light than larger objects.
B.
Large objects produce less heat than smaller objects.
C.
Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
D.
Objects that do not produce light energy have high temperatures.
Object Produces Light? Temperature (°C/°F)
a bouncing basketball no 20°C/68°F
the Sun's surface yes 5500°C/10,000°F
a lit lightbulb yes 250°C/482°F
a fork sitting on a table no 15°C/59°F
Which of the following is most likely true?
A.
Small objects produce more light than larger objects.
B.
Large objects produce less heat than smaller objects.
C.
Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
D.
Objects that do not produce light energy have high temperatures.
C. Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
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