Energy conservation

Human beings (endothermic homeotherms) maintain their core body temperature around 37°C (98.6° F) by homeostasis in response to changes in the surrounding temperatures and do so through conduction, convection, radiation and evaporation. The hypothalamus of the brain, kidneys and liver are the organs that help control homeostasis and it is thermoregulation that plays a vital role in homeostasis for the stability of our body temperature. Homeostasis, keeping the balance: An important role in…

concept of energy is very important to know because it is used in everyday life. Energy is used when getting out of bed just to dread going to school, heating up left overs, and even boiling some water. Energy cannot be destroyed or created, only passed from one object to another. A great example of energy is the transfer of heat. An ice cube sitting in the hand of a person can show energy at work. Heat from the hand causes the cube to melt and change forms into liquids. To understand energy a…

Throughout the body the skin thickness varies in sizes, the eyelids and lips are the thinnest and the thickest is the soles of your feet. The production of heat is when it is generated by the metabolic process which takes place in the body. Even though energy is released during chemical…

that you are not experiencing gross heat loss trough your attic is to check your roof just after a fresh snow. Additionally, you can request an energy audit from a professional. Many cities, counties and utility companies offer free energy audits to residents and customers. If heat loss is found, measures can be taken to ensure that your home is more energy…

The light bulb uses conductivity, acidity, and electricity. Acidity is a source of electricity and comes from some fruits and vegetables. It is a substance that over time with help from sun and air dissolves metal. The chemical energy, in the acid, is converted into energy that lights up the light bulb. There are weak acids and there are strong acids, they are categorized by their ability to conduct electricity. The acid contains…

When you buy an older home, it is likely there are home renovations happening in your future. Plumbing renovations will not only improve the water efficiency and water quality in your home but will also help to increase the value of your home for when you sell it at a later time. While you will need a licensed plumber for much of this project, there are ways you can help to save costs. Here are two helpful tips to help you have perfect plumbing, but without the full-cost price tag. What Can You…

to know what ATP is. ATP is the body’s source of energy, it is produced naturally by the body and is essential for all actions by the body also actions that take place inside the body. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is a very unstable bond so when it is hydrolysed (the chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water) a great amount of energy is released. So in conclusion everything you do, every action that take place requires Atp (energy) whether its riding a bike, cooking/eating…

Common Causes Of Woburn Heating Problems Heating in Woburn is a necessity. That is why you should call a professional as soon as you notice any problems. A lack of maintenance is one of the most common causes of Woburn heating problems. Routine maintenance is important because it helps your unit run smoothly and more efficiently. A dirty air filter can also lead to Woburn heating problems. A dirty air filter can make it difficult for the air to circulate, which forces the unit to work harder.…

degrees Kelvin. At this pivotal temperature, the individual hydrogen protons are unable to repel each other any longer, and collide into each other forming a helium atom. This process not only forms a higher element, but also releases energy. It is this energy that we see as sunshine or light, and can feel as heat. By the time it has reached this milestone, the star has been compressed down to only 1 Sol (the size of our sun), an astonishing 10 million years since we were first able to see…

Chemistry behind underwater diving Name: Date: Teacher: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuba_diving Table of contents Introduction Underwater diving has been a fascination of mankind for hundreds of years yet we have only recently figured out how. This is through the invention of scuba gear. Generally this is believed to be just a large can filled with oxygen which you could use to breathe through. However it isn’t quite that simple. Due to underwater pressure…