eBook - ePub
Available until 31 Dec |Learn more
30-Second Energy
The 50 most fundamental concepts in energy, each explained in half a minute
This book is available to read until 31st December, 2025
- 160 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 31 Dec |Learn more
30-Second Energy
The 50 most fundamental concepts in energy, each explained in half a minute
About this book
Do you know your fission from your fusion? You will have heard of Einstein’s theory of relativity and his synonymous equation E=mc2, but do you really understand what they mean? With renewable energy a hot topic of conversation, arm yourself with the 50 most significant theories and developments that will allow you to contribute to any debate about this integral force in the universe.
30-Second Energy charts the fascinating and fundamental topics behind this phenomenon that resides in everywhere and in everything. Exploring energy as it is best understood – by example – discover how it cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed, and how plankton and other ocean-dwelling organisms can be used to power your car. From the nuclear fusion reactor at the heart of the sun to the elusive dark energy which makes up most of the content of the universe, each topic is summarized in just half a minute using no more than two pages, 300 words and one picture.
30-Second Energy charts the fascinating and fundamental topics behind this phenomenon that resides in everywhere and in everything. Exploring energy as it is best understood – by example – discover how it cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed, and how plankton and other ocean-dwelling organisms can be used to power your car. From the nuclear fusion reactor at the heart of the sun to the elusive dark energy which makes up most of the content of the universe, each topic is summarized in just half a minute using no more than two pages, 300 words and one picture.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access 30-Second Energy by Brian Clegg in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Ecology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
INDEX
A
absolute temperature 118, 129
absolute zero 50 78, 87, 118, 142
alternating current (AC) 92, 98
Ampere, André-Marie 108
anthropogenic CO2 emissions 98, 106
antigravity 36, 46
applied thermodynamics 138, 146
atoms 8, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28, 37, 42, 56, 57, 72, 79, 80, 90, 94, 99, 100, 110, 119, 140, 148 150, 151
ATP 10, 58
B
Bacon, Francis Thomas 72
base 56, 58
batteries 56, 57, 70, 74, 88, 98
BCS theory 78, 94
Bekenstein, Jacob 140
Benson, Andrew 44
Benz, Karl 88
Bernou...
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- The Basics
- Natural Energy
- Storing Energy
- Transmitting Energy
- Converting Energy
- Going Green
- Energy & Entropy
- Resources
- Notes on Contributors
- Index
- Acknowledgements
- Copyright