What is a fossil fuel?

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Natural fuel, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

The mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine.

Natural resource of energy that is not depleted by use, such as wind.

An engine with blades that are caused to spin by pressure from water, steam, or air.

A machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity.

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What is a generator?

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A machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity.

Natural fuel, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

Natural resource of energy that is not depleted by use, such as wind.

An engine with blades that are caused to spin by pressure from water, steam, or air.

The mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine.

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What is a turbine?

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Natural fuel, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

An engine with blades that are caused to spin by pressure from water, steam, or air.

Natural resource of energy that is not depleted by use, such as wind.

The mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine.

A machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity.

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What is a renewable energy?

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Natural resource of energy that is not depleted by use, such as wind.

An engine with blades that are caused to spin by pressure from water, steam, or air.

Natural fuel, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

The mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine.

A machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity.

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What does transmission mean?

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An engine with blades that are caused to spin by pressure from water, steam, or air.

The mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine.

A machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity.

Natural resource of energy that is not depleted by use, such as wind.

Natural fuel, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

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