Sentences with phrase «modern uses of electricity»

The abstemious Nikola Tesla may have had a greater impact on modern uses of electricity than Thomas Edison.

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The Theory of evolution uses the same science that provides electricity, medicine, tecnology, modern farming, construction, etc., so I'm assuming we won't be hearing from you again, because you won't use those things, including the computer, until science can answer»... WHERE did the universe come from...».

In fact, much of the overall decrease in energy consumption can be traced to the shift from coal to gas, because modern gas - fired plants may use up to 46 percent less energy to produce the same amount of electricity.»

The majority of modern fuel cells, specifically those used for automotive applications, are proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, which functions by exchanging protons across an acidic polymer membrane to produce electricity and heat.

Designed for entertainment, relaxation and grandeur, Flagler's hotel incorporated all of the modern conveniences of the time, including electricity, running water, and a Thomas Edison clock, one of the first ever to be used in a public space.

Right now, the average United States citizen generates about 20 metric tons of carbon dioxide a year through the use of electricity, heating and cooling, vehicles, manufacturing and the other energy - intensive facets of modern daily life.

Although solar - generated electricity certainly has its place, and meets a specific need, it's just one way in which we can use the free energy that streams down on us from the sun, and unfortunately, it also seems way more desirable to our modern gadget - centric society than the simple method of using solar energy directly, through devices such as solar cookers, solar ovens, and solar water heaters.

I expect those who advocate divestment themselves continue to use fossil fuels as their main sources of energy in their day - to - day lives — automobiles, trains, planes, electricity, petrochemicals, thermoplastics, modern pharmaceuticals... and the list goes on.

In modern times, wind energy is mainly used to generate electricity, primarily through the use of wind turbines.

Such efficiency is achieved by combined heat and power systems, which use wood to produce both heat and electricity, and by some modern furnaces that burn wood pellets made of dried, ground and pressed wood residues.

See everything we take for granted in the modern world, from atoms to electricity, from our understanding of the stars to medical imaging, is down to somebody being curious about the universe and using the scientific method to investigate it.

Coal has a vital role in building modern societies by providing access to baseload electricity and is a critical building block for development — metallurgical coal is an essential ingredient in steel and much of the world's cement is produced using coal, both vital materials in building sustainable societies.

There are important reasons natural gas is the United States» primary fuel for electricity generation — and will be in the years to come, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA): 1) Natural gas is abundantly available — thanks to America's energy renaissance; 2) Natural gas» affordability has made it competitive in the marketplace; and 3) Among all the fuels used for power generation, natural gas is the definition of reliability — uniquely positioned as a fuel to furnish key attributes that ensure the health of the modern electricity grid.

3) Among all the fuels used for power generation, natural gas is the definition of reliability — uniquely positioned as a fuel to furnish key attributes that ensure the health of the modern electricity grid.