GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

NUCLEAR SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following can NOT trace their original energy source back to the sun?
A
hydropower
B
geothermal
C
wind
D
solar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Following sources of energy are not derived from the sun: Geothermal energy, nuclear fuels, tidal energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sun is the source of all life on our earth. Every form of energy, except for atomic energy, can be traced back to the sun.

Detailed explanation-3: -Geothermal energy originates from the heat retained within the Earth since the original formation of the planet, from radioactive decay of minerals, and from solar energy absorbed at the surface.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plants use solar energy in the process of photosynthesis. Biomass can trace its energy source back to the sun. Even fossil fuels originally received their energy from the sun. People have harnessed solar energy for centuries.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is the Fuel cell.

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