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Peer reviewedLangton, N. H.; Ellington, H. I. – Physics Education, 1975
The energy losses and output of a modern power plant using coal and fuel oil are quantitatively presented. (CP)
Descriptors: Electricity, Energy, Environment, Fuels
Peer reviewedSmith, B. E. – Physics Education, 1978
A review of the technology and uses of solar energy for heating, cooling, and power production is given. (MDR)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Energy, Energy Conservation, Heating
Peer reviewedEllington, H. I.; Langton, N. H. – Physics Education, 1975
Examines the efficiency, heat pollution, and safety, as well as other factors, of various types of nuclear reactor power stations. (CP)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Heat, Natural Resources, Nuclear Physics
Peer reviewedEllington, H. I.; Langton, N. H. – Physics Education, 1975
Describes a three day activity in which students divide into groups, each group arguing for the construction of a power plant using coal, oil or nuclear energy. (CP)
Descriptors: Debate, Energy, Fuels, Instruction
Peer reviewedMcMullan, J. T.; And Others – Physics Education, 1975
Presents the syllabus for a nine week, college level unit on energy topics. (CP)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Energy, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedMidwinter, J. E. – Physics Education, 1979
This article explains the benefits, technology, and future associated with optical fibre transmission systems in the telecommunications networks of western countries. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communications, Electric Circuits, Electrical Systems
