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Volt
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The SI unit of electromotive force, the difference of potential that would carry one ampere of current against one ohm resistance.
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Biofuels
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A fuel derived directly from living matter.
Example: wood, corn, sugarcane etc. |
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British Thermal Unit (Btu)
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A traditional unit of energy equal to about 1055 joules. It is approximately the amount of energy needed to heat one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
Example: also known as heat capacity |
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Heliostat
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An apparatus containing a movable or driven mirror, used to reflect sunlight in a fixed direction.
Example: a tool that reflects sunlight, like a mirror |
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Turbine
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A turbine is a rotary mechanical device that extracts energy from a fluid flow and converts it into useful work.
Example: almost like a fan |
