Practice - Efficiency
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Practice Questions
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What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?
💡 Hint: Think about energy transformation.
Name one of the heat transfer mechanisms.
💡 Hint: There are three main types!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary goal of maximizing efficiency in solar thermal systems?
💡 Hint: Consider what is most beneficial from the energy used.
The Second Law of Thermodynamics indicates that maximum efficiency can be:
💡 Hint: Think about energy losses during transformations.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a hypothetical solar thermal system with an efficiency of 75%. If it absorbs 1000 kJ of solar energy, how much energy is lost?
💡 Hint: Remember to use the efficiency percentage to find the useful energy.
Design a scenario where a solar concentrator is more beneficial than a flat plate collector, and explain why.
💡 Hint: Think about the temperature requirements of various energy outputs.
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