Archive for October, 2009

How much more energy does a Plasma TV consumer compared to a LCD TV?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Harish asked: How much more energy does a Plasma TV consumer compared to a LCD TV? Everyone says Plasma consumes more energy than a LCD, but by how much? Twice as much as a LCD? Newer versions of plasmas are now 'Energy Certified", does that mean they still consumer more ...

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Gordon Brown asked: Are you contemplating a DIY solar panel project to improve your home? If you haven't looked into all the advantages of DIY solar panels, you could be carrying an unnecessary burden. Sunlight is a main source of energy here on Earth, but it remains almost entirely unused! ...

Is worldwide energy drilling and mining going at such a pace that will tank energy stocks in the near future?

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

skahhh asked: I look at a map of energy production around the world. There are so many mines, so many drill sites pumping oil, so much energy being extracted, competing with solar production etc. Is the energy sector bubbled at the top? It just doesn't make ...

Does taking energy from the zero point field or quantum vacuum violate the 1st law of thermodynamics?

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

sassychickensuckerboy asked: The first law states that "energy cannot be created or destroyed". Does taking energy from other dimensions really imply "creation", or just another way to obtain energy? Does it boil down to a violation because the extra dimensions have not been proven yet? Therefore, it "could" be a violation ...

What brand of energy drink is the best Before a long run competition?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

powerx p asked: I am joining a long run competition and is looking for energy drink that can give me alot of energy push for the run. Not looking for those hydrating drinks like H20 and 100 plus. Is red bull and gatorade energy drinks used before a long run?WAYNE

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Joel asked: I remember an interview I saw of Jon Bon Jovi. He talked about his politics and how he believed we were a nation of purple people… this is what you get when you mix the red of Republicans in the blue of Democrats. If you go to U2 ...

What energy exactly does photosynthesis extract from sunlight?

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Lalen asked: Photosynthesis, the biological conversion from light energy to chemical energy... But I thought photons have zero mass (therefore zero energy?), so where is this energy coming from? Does it just refer to the extremely small energy that comes from a photon's momentum?JONAS

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Jason Gilford asked: It isn't just about saving you hundreds each month; "Green Energy Solar" System easily enables you to even get paid by the Power-Company for the extra-energy that you produce. Very quickly you'll find out that this technique can successfully operate almost any home-appliance. Need more information? start ...

How do energy drinks work exactly?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Sam G asked: I use Monster on a regular basis, but I don't understand why I feel so great after drink one. Also, I often get a headache after drinking coffee, but could it be related to making my coffee very strong? Also, is it possible to get strongly addicted to Monster ...

What is the energy efficiency of a human climbing a set of stairs?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Neil D asked: In other words: What percentage of the energy a human consumes, as food, is used a kinetic energy, hense potential energy on reaching the top step, and what percentage is wasted as heat? Thank you!CRAIG