Films for the Humanities and Sciences

Energy

Do a runner’s energy and the energy used to light and warm us have something in common? This program explains that yes, just like machines, living things consume energy. In nature, the energy of the sun is what nourishes plants, animals, and human beings. However, humanity has learned to harness other forms of energy, such as electricity, which was largely responsible for the development of industrial societies. Scientists are also trying to master new energy forms. Hydrogen, available in unlimited quantities in water, is one of the resources of the future. (23 minutes)

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Item#: BVL5526
Copyright date: ©1990


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