Energy

Michael F. Howland

Assistant Professor CEE

Which engine is better at high altitude: diesel or gasoline?

What is a short circuit?

Why can’t fusion energy solve the global energy crisis?

Is there a way to harness electricity from lightning?

How do birds sit on high-voltage power lines without getting electrocuted?

Can we use heat generated from an air conditioner or refrigerator?

What’s the difference between AC and DC?

Is it possible to collect energy from a moving roller coaster?

Why can’t magnetism be used as a source of energy?

How does a battery work?

Can we calculate the efficiency of a natural photosynthesis process?