CHAPTER 18: INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY ACTIVITY 2: RESEARCH
1 A significant amount of carbon emissions comes from heating homes. a. What is the main source of heat energy where you live? Make sure to record the energy conversions that are taking place.
b. Make a list of places where heat can be lost from a building.
c. One technology that is being used in new homes is heat exchangers. Carry out some research on how a heat exchanger can help reduce the cost of heating a home and write your findings below. Focus on the energy transfer that is taking place. Include a list of any information sources you may have used.