4. Sources of Energy
OA source of energy is that
which can provide
adequate useful energy at a
steady rate over a long
period of time.
5. Characteristics of a good
source of Energy
1. Large amount of work done per unit volume
or mass
2. Safe and convenient to use
3. Easy to transport
4. Easy to store
5. Cheap and easily available
6. Doesn’t cause environment pollution
6. Classification of Sources of
Energy
�Classification on the basis
recycling period:
�RENEWABLE SOURCES OF
ENERGY
�NON-RENEWABLE SOURCES OF
ENERGY
14. Advantages of
hydroelectricity
generation
O It doesn’t cause environmental pollution.
O It is a renewable sources of energy.
O It is the cheapest sources of energy.
O It is constructed to generate hydroelectricity
are multipurpose projects.