Energy quality — the contrast between different forms of energy, the different trophic levels in ecological systems and the propensity of energy to convert from one form to another. The concept refers to our empirical experience of the characteristics, or qualia … Wikipedia
energy increment — energijos prieaugis statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. energy increment vok. Energiezunahme, f; Energiezuwachs, m rus. приращение энергии, n pranc. incrément d’énergie, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
incrément d’énergie — energijos prieaugis statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. energy increment vok. Energiezunahme, f; Energiezuwachs, m rus. приращение энергии, n pranc. incrément d’énergie, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Conservation of energy — This article is about the law of conservation of GPE in physics. For sustainable energy resources, see Energy conservation. Prof. Walter Lewin demonstrates the conservation of mechanical energy, touching a wrecking ball with his jaw. (MIT Course… … Wikipedia
Avoided Cost — 1) The incremental cost to an electric power producer to generate or purchase a unit of electricity or capacity or both. *** The cost the utility would incur but for the existence of an independent generator or other energy service option.… … Energy terms
Marginal Cost — The cost of producing one additional unit of a product. The cost to the utility or providing the next (marginal) kilowatt hour of electricity, irrespective of sunk costs. The sum that has to be paid the next increment of product of service … Energy terms
Conjugate variables (thermodynamics) — For a more general mathematical discussion, see Conjugate variables. Thermodynamics … Wikipedia
First law of thermodynamics — In thermodynamics, the first law of thermodynamics is an expression of the more universal physical law of the conservation of energy. Succinctly, the first law of thermodynamics states: DescriptionThe first law of thermodynamics basically states… … Wikipedia
Gray (unit) — The gray (symbol: Gy) is the SI unit of absorbed radiation dose of ionizing radiation (for example, X rays), and is defined as the absorption of one joule of ionizing radiation by one kilogram of matter (usually human tissue).[1] Named after the… … Wikipedia
particle accelerator — accelerator (def. 7). [1945 50] * * * Device that accelerates a beam of fast moving, electrically charged atoms (ions) or subatomic particles. Accelerators are used to study the structure of atomic nuclei (see atom) and the nature of subatomic… … Universalium
Thermic effect of food — (also commonly known simply as thermic effect when the context is known), or TEF in shorthand, is the increment in energy expenditure above resting metabolic rate due to the cost of processing food for storage and use.1 It is one of the… … Wikipedia