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Physics-of-energy-sources takes into account various dimensions of physics and energy along with the importance and extraction methods of fossil fuels. It includes the meaning and types of energy sources and about solar and wind energy. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of physics as energy source, so as to understand and analyze conventional and renewable energy sources including nuclear, solar, wind and water power. Cover Half Title Page Title Page Copyright Page About the Editor How to Use the Book Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Acronyms Preface Synopsis Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction: Physics and Energy 1.1 Energy in Science and Physics 1.2 Physics 1.3 Definition of Energy and its Place in the Knowledge of Physics Chapter 2 Energy Sources: Definition and Types 2.1 Nonrenewable Energy Sources and Advantages and Disadvantages of Them 2.2 Renewable Energy Sources and Advantages and Disadvantages of Them Chapter 3 Fossil Fuels 3.1 The Carbon Cycle 3.2 Natural Gasses 3.3 Coal 3.4 Utilization of the Fossil Fuels 3.5 Internal Combustion Engine Chapter 4 Solar Energy 4.1 The Source of the Solar Energy 4.2 Energy Source of the Sun 4.3 The Ways Solar Energy is Sustained 4.4 Alternative Technologies of the Conversion of Solar Energy Chapter 5 Wind Energy 5.1 The Source of the Energy Chapter 6 Hydropower 6.1 Water Cycle 6.2 History of The Use of Hydropower 6.3 Hydropower Potential Chapter 7 Biomass 7.1 Source of The Energy of Biomass 7.2 Slagging and Fouling Chapter 8 Geothermal Energy 8.1 The Concept of Geothermal Energy 8.2 Resources 8.3 Use of Geothermal Energy 8.4 Power Plant Components Chapter 9 Nuclear Power 9.1 History of Nuclear Power 9.2 Atomic Structure 9.3 Radioactivity Chapter 10 Energy Storage 10.1 Different Ways of Storing Energy 10.2 Classification Depending on Application References Index Examines various dimensions of physics and energy along with the importance and extraction methods of fossil fuels. Coverage includes the meaning and types of energy sources, and solar and wind energy.