Flashcard on Solar Power

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What is solar power?

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A renewable energy source using the Sun's energy

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What do engineers use to collect sunlight and turn it into electricity?

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Solar panels

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What is an example of how solar energy can be used in engineering? Options: Building dams, Solar-powered vehicles, Burning coal, Nuclear power plants

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Solar-powered vehicles

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What is the process called when sunlight is converted into energy to power a vehicle?

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Solar energy conversion

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Why is solar energy considered more sustainable than fossil fuels?

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It is clean and can be used repeatedly.

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What do solar panels connect to in a solar-powered vehicle?

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The motors

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What is one benefit of using solar energy mentioned in the text?

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It helps reduce pollution

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What are engineers around the world working on regarding solar energy?

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Making it more efficient

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What can solar energy be used for, according to the text?

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Bigger projects like cars or airplanes

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What is the main topic of the document?

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Solar power in engineering