Power Source articles
What is the fundamental operational distinction between batteries and fuel cells?
What is required for a fuel cell to generate electricity continuously?
How is the lifespan of a battery typically quantified?
Which metric generally gives batteries an advantage in short-range electric vehicles?
For heavy-duty vehicles requiring significant range, why might a fuel cell system offer better overall energy density than a massive battery pack?
What is the primary difference in runtime mechanics between the two technologies?
What is the typical byproduct that needs managing in a hydrogen fuel cell reaction?
What components are necessary in a fuel cell system that are not primary parts of a simple battery system?
Which application strongly favors fuel cell technology due to the need for continuous operation with minimal downtime?
How does the chemical reaction within a battery differ from that of a fuel cell regarding system boundaries?
What is the undisputed primary source fueling virtually every meteorological event on Earth?
Why does the equator receive more intense sunlight compared to the poles?
What directly causes atmospheric instability or temperature contrast in meteorology?
What fundamental process in the atmosphere results in the movement we measure as wind?
In which direction is air deflected by the Coriolis effect in the Southern Hemisphere?
What effect does the Coriolis force have on the large-scale patterns of wind?
What local weather phenomenon occurs during the day near a coast due to differential surface heating?
What term describes the arid conditions often found on the leeward side of a mountain range?
What atmospheric conditions are typically associated with areas of low pressure, or cyclones?
If the Sun were to vanish, what would ultimately happen to the atmospheric engine that drives weather?
What temperature must the D-T plasma reach to overcome electrostatic repulsion?
What is the primary magnetic confinement device mentioned for containing superheated plasma?
What percentage of energy output in a D-T fusion reaction is carried away by energetic neutrons?
What must the Tritium Breeding Ratio (TBR) be greater than for a plant to achieve self-sufficiency?
What common element is placed inside the breeding blanket to generate new tritium fuel?
What is the immediate threat posed to a reactor's integrity by flaws in magnetic confinement?
What key engineering reliability metric is necessary for economic viability alongside high performance (Q factor)?
What two primary issues arise from the bombardment of the reactor's inner structure by high-energy neutrons?
What major hurdle must be overcome regarding tritium supply for long-term fusion power?
What fundamental change in objective marks the shift from scientific proof to commercial engineering for fusion?