S278_2 Glossary
S278_2 Glossary.
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 7:31 AM
Site: Open Learning
Course: An introduction to energy resources (S278_2)
Glossary: S278_2 Glossary
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Terrestrial carbon cycleThat part of the carbon cycle involving biological and inorganic processes on land. |
Tonne oil equivalent (toe)The chemical energy contained in one tonne of oil, it equates approximately to 4.19 × 1010 J. Often used as a convenient means of comparing the energy contents of different fossil fuels. |
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Watts (W)The SI unit of power. One watt (W) is equivalent to converting one joule of energy per second, or doing one joule of work every second. |
WorkA force acting on an object that causes its displacement, equivalent to energy. |