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Physics
Sources of Energy
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1
Easy
Dark-coloured clothes feel hotter in sunlight than light-coloured clothes because dark colours:
AReflect more radiation
BAbsorb more solar radiation
CAre heavier
DConduct more heat
2
Easy
Nuclear fission is the process of:
ACombining light nuclei to form heavier nuclei
BSplitting a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei
CConverting mass to light
DBurning nuclear fuel
3
Easy
Anaerobic decomposition means decomposition in the absence of:
AWater
BAir (oxygen)
CSunlight
DBacteria
4
Medium
The output of a single wind turbine is typically a few hundred kW to several MW. To generate electricity on a large scale, many turbines are grouped together in a:
ASolar park
BWind farm
CNuclear facility
DTidal barrage
5
Medium
A major concern with nuclear power plants is:
AThey produce CO2
BThey require large amounts of fuel
CSafe disposal of radioactive waste and risk of accidents
DThey only work during the day
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