Asked by Stefanie Bello-Soto on Sep 28, 2024
How does natural gas compare to coal?
A) Natural gas has a high net useful energy yield and is a clean-burning fuel, compared to coal.
B) Natural gas has a high net useful energy yield and is a dirty fuel, compared to coal.
C) Natural gas has a low net useful energy yield and is a clean-burning fuel, compared to coal.
D) Natural gas has a low net useful energy yield and is a dirty fuel, compared to coal.
Natural Gas
A combustible hydrocarbon mainly made up of methane, utilized for generating heat, cooking food, and producing electricity.
Net Useful Energy Yield
The difference between the energy produced by a system and the energy consumed to create that energy, indicating the efficiency of energy production.
- Determine the energy source that possesses the greatest net energy ratio across different applications.
- Attain an understanding of the global dependency on several energy sources and their results.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the energy source that possesses the greatest net energy ratio across different applications.
- Attain an understanding of the global dependency on several energy sources and their results.