Basic Science JSS1 Second Term

WEEK NINE

ENERGY

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

• ENERGY

Content

REFERENCE
Precious Seed BASIC SCIENCE FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOOK  

Energy is the amount of force or power when applied can move one object from one position to another or Energy defines the capacity of a system to do work. Energy exists in everybody whether they are human beings or animals or non living things for e.g.: Jet, Light, Machines etc.

SOURCES OF ENERGY

1. Solar Energy: Solar power harvests the energy of the sun through using collector panels to create conditions that can then be turned into a kind of power. Large solar panel fields are often used in desert to gather enough power to charge small substations, and many homes use solar systems to provide for hot water, cooling and supplement their electricity. The issue with solar is.... View More