Many power plants and engines operate by converting heat energy to get work done. This is because a heated gas can do work (e.g. by pushing) on mechanical turbines or pistons, which causes them…
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It is hard to imagine a world without electricity. In our modern society, electricity has become the basis of our comfort, providing us with light, cooling us down, offering entertainment, and so much more.…
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Everything around us that occupies space is made up of tiny particles. The air we breathe, the utensils we use to eat, and even the water we drink. Studying the kinetic theory of molecules…