Fill in the blanks using the correct term from the list below.
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thermal energy
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1. A house with large windows on its south side and few windows on its other sides probably uses a(n) Blank solar heating system.
2.Before solar energy can be used as a source of heat, it must be changed to Blank.
I am sure #2 is thermal energy.
You put lots of windows on the South side to heat up a massive wall or water tank inside the windows. That is called passive heating system.
Solar energy is electromagnetic radiation. It must be converted to heat energy for example by being absorbed by a black sheet of paper or the ground or the ocean before it can radiate or conduct heat to anything
sure, thermal is good
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Most what use fuel or electricity as a source of energy
1. A house with large windows on its south side and few windows on its other sides probably uses a(n) passive solar heating system.
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the difference between active and passive solar heating systems.
Active solar heating systems use mechanical devices, such as solar collectors and pumps, to actively collect and distribute solar energy. They typically involve the use of solar panels or solar thermal collectors to capture the sun's energy and convert it into usable heat for the building.
On the other hand, passive solar heating systems rely on natural processes and design elements to collect and distribute solar energy without the need for mechanical devices. They take advantage of features like large windows, thermal mass, and proper orientation to maximize heat gain from the sun.
Since the house in question has large windows on its south side, it suggests that it is designed to take advantage of solar heat gain passively, without the use of mechanical devices. Therefore, the appropriate term to fill in the blank is "passive."
2. Before solar energy can be used as a source of heat, it must be changed to thermal energy.
To answer this question, we need to understand the process of converting solar energy to heat. Solar energy refers to the radiant energy emitted by the sun. To utilize solar energy for heating purposes, it needs to be converted into thermal energy, which is the form of energy associated with heat.
This conversion can be achieved through various means depending on the specific system being used. For example, in active solar heating systems, solar thermal collectors capture the sun's energy and transfer it to a fluid (such as water) that carries the heat to the desired location, where it is used for heating. The thermal energy is then used for space heating, water heating, or other applications.
In summary, solar energy needs to be transformed into thermal energy before it can be used effectively for heating purposes. Therefore, the appropriate term to fill in the blank is "thermal energy."