Foland, Andrew Dean , author ,
Energy / Andrew Dean Foland. -- .-- Physics in action (Chelsea House) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 116-118) and index.
What is energy? Kinetic energy of a skater : 5,000 joules Potential energy of Liberty's torch : 3.4 million joules Heat power of the sun in 1 m2 : 1,500 watts Electrical energy of an AA battery : 8 watt-hours Chemical energy of 1 kilogram of sugar : 17 million joules Relativistic energy of 1 kilogram of helium fusion : 270 trillion joules Household energy use : 43 kilowatt-hours Conclusion
ISBN 9780791089309
Force and energy
531.6
Energy / Andrew Dean Foland. -- .-- Physics in action (Chelsea House) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 116-118) and index.
What is energy? Kinetic energy of a skater : 5,000 joules Potential energy of Liberty's torch : 3.4 million joules Heat power of the sun in 1 m2 : 1,500 watts Electrical energy of an AA battery : 8 watt-hours Chemical energy of 1 kilogram of sugar : 17 million joules Relativistic energy of 1 kilogram of helium fusion : 270 trillion joules Household energy use : 43 kilowatt-hours Conclusion
ISBN 9780791089309
Force and energy
531.6