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Peer reviewedBauman, Robert P. – Physics Teacher, 1992
Examines problems that occur with the vocabulary used in physics textbooks related to heat and energy. Discusses the concepts of thermal energy and temperature, conservation of energy laws, and the first law of thermodynamics. (MDH)
Descriptors: Energy, Heat, High Schools, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBerkovsky, Boris – Impact of Science on Society, 1987
Describes Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation (OTEC) as a method for exploiting the temperature difference between warm surface waters of the sea and its cold depths. Argues for full-scale demonstrations of the technique for producing energy for coastal regions. (TW)
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Ecological Factors, Economic Factors, Energy
