Burning Energy

ENERGy!!!!!? i need to know what can make you reeeeeeally hyper, - any foods? - any drinks? - any energy drinks? (im looking mostly for answers with energy drinks) no alcohols or drugs please :D anything you could have at your house?

What energy exactly does photosynthesis extract from sunlight? Photosynthesis, the biological conversion from light energy to chemical energy... But I thought photons have zero mass (therefore zero energy?), so where is this energy coming from? Does it just refer to the extremely small energy that comes from a photon's momentum?

What energy changes take place when a ball that is falling through the air reaches its terminal velocity? I know that at terminal velocity, kinetic energy remains constant. I know that potential energy decreases because the height changes and air friction against the ball causing heat but I know that is minimal. I really need to know also, where does all that extra potential energy go because before terminal velocity, I would have said kinetic energy but because this is constant, where does the bulk of the potential energy go. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Where does the energy for gravity come from? According to the law of conservation of energy, energy is not created from nothing. It is either converted from mass or from other types of energy. In this case, where does the energy for gravity come from? For instance, the force pushing down the water in Niagara Falls is gravity, and we generate electricity from this energy. Where does this energy come from?

Is worldwide energy drilling and mining going at such a pace that will tank energy stocks in the near future? I look at a map of energy production around the world. There are so many mines, so many drill sites pumping oil, so much energy being extracted, competing with solar production etc. Is the energy sector bubbled at the top? It just doesn't make sense to me otherwise! Unbelieveable energy mining and drilling! Unbelievable!

If light and sound are energy waves, are they the same energy but on different wavelengths? We see light energy waves with our eyes, and hear sound energy waves with our ears. Light can be broken down into different wavelengths meaning we see different colours and can also be broken down into ultra violet and infra red; sound can be different wavelengths making different sounds and pitches. They are both energy waves. Are they the same energy broken down into different wavelengths resulting in us seeing that energy as light and sound?

How energy saving light bulbs work - how do they reduce energy use? Just curious and would appreciate a good explanation of the principle and science involved in how energy saving bulbs last so many years and reduce energy bills.

Would you support a tax on energy to help global warming? If Obama wins in November 2008, and the Democratic Party continues to have control of the Congress I understand that they plan to put a tax on energy to pay for development of alternative energy and discourage use. Of course this could mean a tax on gasoline and your energy bills at home. The Democratic Party will insist that the money will be set aside for research and development of alternative energy. They say the taxes will encourage people to use less energy that will limit global warming. Would you support energy taxes for global warming?

How much thermal energy does the plant generate in one year? A typical nuclear power plant generates electricity at the rate of 1060 MW. The efficiency of transforming thermal energy into electrical energy is 1/3 and the plant runs at full capacity for 76% of the year. (Assume that this nuclear power plant is down about 24% of the time for maintenance and refueling.) (a) How much thermal energy does the plant generate in one year? (b) What mass of uranium is transformed into energy in one year?

How much energy as heat must be transferred to raise the temperature of a 55 g sample of aluminum foil from? How much energy as heat must be transferred to raise the temperature of a 55 g sample of aluminum foil from? How much energy as heat must be transferred to raise the temperature of a 55 g sample of aluminum foil from? How much energy as heat must be transferred to raise the temperature of a 55 g sample of aluminum foil from? 22.4 Celsius to 94.6 Celsius? The specific heat of aluminum is 0.897 J/g (K). Note that a temperature change of 1 degree celsius isthe same as 1 Kelvin because the sizes of the degree divisions on both scales are equal. Please explain the steps because I'm lost.

How do energy drinks work exactly? I use Monster on a regular basis, but I don't understand why I feel so great after drink one. Also, I often get a headache after drinking coffee, but could it be related to making my coffee very strong? Also, is it possible to get strongly addicted to Monster or other energy drinks? Also, does anyone have an experienced opinion (somone having drunk Monster on several occasions) on what energy drink has the best effects and least side effects, etc. Does anyone know why caffeine pills make me feel terrible/anxious? Please do not advise me to stop drinking Monster or other energy drinks please.

How much energy is stored in the capacitor before the dielectric is inserted? A 12.5 uF capacitor is connected to a power supply that keeps a constant potential difference of 26.0 V across the plates. A piece of material having a dielectric constant of 3.95 is placed between the plates, completely filling the space between them. A)How much energy is stored in the capacitor before the dielectric is inserted? Part B How much energy is stored in the capacitor after the dielectric is inserted? Part C - By how much did the energy change during the insertion?

What happens to the energy in living things when they die? I don't know much about physics, but I know that energy cannot be created or destroyed. So if this is the case, what happens to all of the energy stored inside, say, a person, if they were to die? Think about it, there's all sorts of like, emotional energy, it takes energy for all of the brain processes and such to occur, what happens to it all when the person dies? Could that be what a "soul" is?

How much energy is used by the internet servers and telecomunications infrastructure to distribute SPAM? Every internet server or router need processor time to deliver any e-mail to it's correspondence Inbox. Microprocessors needs energy to execute it's instructions. Much of that energy came from oil. Overheating the planet. If we know the amount of energy the SPAM is wasting it could lead to harder penalties to those who use the Internet for that purpose.

What is the best energy drink or energy bar? I’m going for a pole climbing test today and I need and energy brink or bar. What is the best energy drink or energy bar? I am looking for one that really works.

How much energy is there in tidal power? I think the answer is a lot, but it is not infinate. Tides are caused by the moons gravitational effect on the earths oceans, but equally the oceans have a gravitational effect on the moon. This is slowing down the moon at a very very tiny rate. If we make use of tidal energy, then we slow down the flow of water, therefore increase the rate at which the moon's orbit is being slowed, by an almost infinatesimal amount. Anyone got an estimate for the numbers? Presumably the total energy available is the kinetic energy of the moon: 1/2m(v squared), where m is the mass of the moon, and v is it's velocity. But if the moon slows too much, will it's orbit not decay? How slow can it go before we need to panic? Don't get me wrong; I think tidal power is a great idea, this is a question of curiosity, akin to "when will the sun run out of fuel?" And yes the tides are slowing the moon. Inertia means that the main mass of the oceans is slightly behind the moon, and therefore pulls it back slightly. No idea of the numbers, something like 1 sec/10 million years? Maybe much less.

What happens to this energy when the ball lands in a sand trap? How many of the following happens? The kinetic energy is transferred to the air. The kinetic energy is transferred to the sand. Its speed drops to zero. Its speed increases. Energy is consumed. Energy is released. The ball expands due to heat increase. The ball is deformed

Does taking energy from the zero point field or quantum vacuum violate the 1st law of thermodynamics? The first law states that "energy cannot be created or destroyed". Does taking energy from other dimensions really imply "creation", or just another way to obtain energy? Does it boil down to a violation because the extra dimensions have not been proven yet? Therefore, it "could" be a violation of the law?

How do the energy differences between the higher energy levels of an atom compare with the energy differences ? How do the energy differences between the higher energy levels of an atom compare with the energy differences between the lower energy levels of the atom? a. There is no significant difference in the magnitudes of these differences. b. They are smaller in magnitude than those between lower energy levels. c. No answer can be determined from the information given. d. They are greater in magnitude than those between lower energy levels.

How much energy does a TV use when on standby? What percentage of energy do electrical appliances use when on standy? I'm aware that energy is still being used when a tv or set top box is on standby; but some quaters are peddling info bout energy being used when an appliance eg phone charger or hair dryer is plugged in although the socket switch is off!! If this is true what percentage? Almost .001%?

How many minutes energy does it take to turn on an energy efficient light bulb? That does make sense doesn't it!?! I have heard that energy efficient light bulbs use 30 mins worth of energy to light but are more efficient to keep running. Is this right? If so, should I be using normal bulbs in areas like halls and bathrooms where you don't have the light on very long?

What is the energy required to make a decorative nutcracker? What is the energy required to make a decorative nutcracker? As in, how much energy and the type of energy. Thanks in advance for your answer!

How energy intensive is it to maintain a vacuum? This is for extracting various alcohols and water from a solution without having to maintain the solution at a very high temperature. I think it might be less energy intensive this way, but I have no data on energy needed to maintain a vaccum. What is the wattage on some of the pumps able to do this? Could it be cost prohibitive compared to just boiling at full temp?

How can geothermal energy be used in the future? The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). So, geothermal energy is heat from within the earth. We can use the steam and hot water produced inside the earth to heat buildings or generate electricity. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because the water is replenished by rainfall and the heat is continuosly produced inside the earth.

What is the physical vehicle for transfer of energy in a chemical reaction? In an exothermic chemical reaction, how is energy released? Usually it is simply expressed as reactants -> product + energy. But how is that energy emitted? I understand the release of electromagnetic energy through photons, but what other vehicles are there? Do the molecules gain random kinetic energy? Is it vibrational energy (phonons)?

What brand of energy drink is the best Before a long run competition? I am joining a long run competition and is looking for energy drink that can give me alot of energy push for the run. Not looking for those hydrating drinks like H20 and 100 plus. Is red bull and gatorade energy drinks used before a long run?

Solar energy- does anyone know of a DIY way to make a solar collector and transfer that energy to batteries? I would like to learn about solar energy and how I can make some panels for my home, of course with in a reasonable budget. My goal is to be able to run a refrigerator and fan off of battery. Any ideas out there?

What energy drinks are good for you to drink on a daily basis? I drive all day and lose my energy, I want to have a drink that is healthy and has vitamins and gives me energy, any suggestions?

What types of energy are used in the game of tennis? I know potential energy and kinetic energy can be found, but I don't know about other types of energy and where they are found when you hit the ball.

What is the energy efficiency of a human climbing a set of stairs? In other words: What percentage of the energy a human consumes, as food, is used a kinetic energy, hense potential energy on reaching the top step, and what percentage is wasted as heat? Thank you!

How is potential energy converted to kinetic energy and then heat? How is potential energy converted to kinetic energy and then converted to heat?

Where does the energy go to when you insert a dialectric to a capatitor? When you insert a dielectric between the plates of a capacitor, the energy of the capacitor decreases. 1). Where does the energy go to to create the difference from before? 2). Also, what would happen to the energy if the capacitor remained connected to the battery and the dielectric was inserted?

What energy/work is done by those people riding a running rollercoaster car? What energy/work is done by those people riding a running rollercoaster car? Will the work/energy be any different if the rollercoaster car is empty but still running? It what way will it be different? Explain scientifically... Thank you and God bless!

How much energy is needed to cause a fusion reaction in contrast to how much is released? The fusion of two hydrogen atoms, for example, releases a large amount of energy. What I need to know is how much energy is needed to start this reaction: is it more than is released, less, or equal to it?

Does my energy bill stay the same regardless of the amount of bulbs I have? I just moved into a new apartment and I noticed that 2 of the light fixtures are capable of holding 2 bulbs but each only have 1 bulb in. Will I still be paying the same amount in my energy bill whether I have 1 bulb or 2 bulbs in the fixture? I don't know if the amount I pay is based off whether there's a bulb that is actually receiving the energy. I hope you can understand what I'm trying to say because I don't know if I asked it clearly. Thanks so much.

How much energy does central air conditioning use as opposed to window units? Does central A/C really save that much more energy than window units? If so, about how much in energy costs per year for a normal size house?

How much energy does an energy saving bulb use to start up? I have been told, by a friend, that an energy saving lightbulb usues 15 mins worth of electricity to start - getting up to temperature etc. So if only going out for 10 mins is it better to leave it running?

What are your ideas on how to create stable energy re-utilization systems? For instance, take the motor vehicle as an example. We use gas to derive energy to turn the wheels. The wheels expend some of their energy as heat produced by friction with the road. Is there some way to recapture the heat produced by the tire and reconvert it to energy that can be used again by the vehicle to propel itself. How about the heat form the motor? The EMI emissions from the electronics? Don't stop at just a motor vehicle. How can we recapture energy created by the various methods it takes to produce various consumables and reuse that energy perpetually instead of releasing it into the environment? The true ideal would be to have items that can be initially powered by a starting power source and then have them recapture maximum expended energy and feed it back into the system being used ( or fed into other systems for reuse). Can you think of ways to do this? What would they be? How about cooking stoves, laundry dryers, personal computers? Could it be done with those items? Sometimes people have great ideas and just would like someone to make them happen. Hopefully we have enough of those people to really make things happen.

How does energy move in chemical reactions? In chemistry, I learned that it takes energy to break bonds (energy is absorbed) and that energy is released when bonds are formed. In biology, I learned that energy is released when bonds are broken and that energy is stored (absorbed) when bonds are formed. How can these two facts both be true at the same time? How are these facts related? Please answer not only how energy is transferred when bonds are broken, but also when bonds are formed. Thank you for any help.

What happens to the energy of a raindrop as it falls? I understand that when a raindrop is high up it has potential energy. When it moves it has Kinetic energy. What exactly happens to the energy as it falls, than hits the ground? PLEASE answer I need help!!!!! So it still has Potential energy as it falls?

What is the source of the energy released in nuclear reactions? What is the source of the energy released in nuclear reactions The conversion of nuclear kinetic energy to particle potential energy. Heat released during the radioactive decay process. The conversion of mass to energy. The binding of orbital electrons to the nuclear protons.

How much energy does a plug-in radiator use? My bedroom upstairs is a converted attic. No heat, no air. So, I use a plug-in radiator to heat the space. It gets toasty in about 2 hours...but how much energy is it using? Are plug-in radiators energy hogs?

What competition would a store that sold energy drinks have? Shoe stores such as Payless have a lot of competition such as Aldo and other shoe stores. But a store that sold flowers wouldn't have as much competition because there aren't that many stores that sell flowers. What about an energy drinks store? Well actually it sells energy drinks, sports drinks, energy bars and whatever gives you an energy boost. What competition would it have? Also why would a store like that succeed. Example: energy drinks and sports drinks are a growing trend so many people buy them. Any other ideas?

What happens to the energy shells of an ionized atom? When an atom is ionized, the electron transfer to another atom, eg the outershell electron if Na goes to the outershell of Cl and it becomes salt. Does the energy shell from where the electron of Na was dissappears? What happens to that energy shell? Does that mean that Na is left with only 2 energy shells?

What happens to this energy when the ball lands in a sand trap? How many of the following happens? The kinetic energy is transferred to the air. The kinetic energy is transferred to the sand. Its speed drops to zero. Its speed increases. Energy is consumed. Energy is released. The ball expands due to heat increase. The ball is deformed

What is energy save mode do when selected on an air conditioner? I have a Sharp 10000 BTU air conditioner that i bought used. I don't have the manuel for it so i dont know what it does. So does setting the air conditioner on energy save mode really save energy? And how does it work? Also it is 97 degrees today and VERY humid. So what temperature do you think i should set it as to be comfortable and save energy?

What Percent of Energy from Gasoline is Actually Used to Move the Car? I've heard that only less than 30% of the energy released from burning gas in a car is used to move the car and the rest is released as heat and other forms of energy. Forgot where I've heard this and I cannot find anything about this on the internet. Can anyone confirm this and possibly provide a source?

How much energy is contained in the average human? I don't know if I am using the right terminology, but I would like to know how much pure energy is contained in the average human? And there are 2 sub questions. Consider that a person weighing 150 pounds is exploded in a nuclear reaction somehow, as if the person were a nuclear bomb. How large a blast would you get? Would we simply use Einsteins formula e=mc squared? Or if we considered the energy released slowly like in a nuclear power plant, how much electricity would be produced by burning all the nuclear material in the average human? I hope I have asked this in a way that makes sense.

How do you turn elastic energy into kinetic energy? I need a way to calculate the elastic energy of a spring and a formula to find its kinetic energy as it returns to its original position after being stetched. Is there a way to find the rate (velocity) at which a spring contracts? Please show all workings, calculations, and formulas.

What is another source of energy besides the sun that gives plants energy to grow? im in gr7 an i have a scince project (in french..) an we have to make a food chain with 4 organisms + an energy source besides the sun then we have to explain why we chose that energy source instead of the sun..

How much thermal energy transfer is required to maintain constant temperature when? How much thermal energy transfer is required to maintain constant temperature when 20.200000000000003 g of liquid water decompose to the elements hydrogen and oxygen at 25.0°C? ΔH for this process is -285.8 kJ per mole of liquid water Enter the magnitude of the energy transfer, that is do not include a plus or negative sign.

How does saving energy save the earth? I've seen it everywhere - save energy, turn off the lights/electrics when not in use. But how is saving energy exactly saving the earth? Does it reduce pollution? What does it do in favor of the environment?

How many kilowatt hours of energy would be produced by the complete conversion to energy of .797mg of matter? A Watt (W) is a unit of power equal to 1J/s. A kilowatt is 1000 watts. How many kilowatt hours (1000 watts/s for one hour) of energy would be produced by the complete conversion to energy of 0.797 mg of matter?