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( Fuel)
Fuel is any material that is burned or altered in order to obtain energy.[1] Fuel releases its energy either through a chemical reaction means, such as combustion, or nuclear means, such as nuclear fission or nuclear fusion. An important property of a useful fuel is that its energy can be stored to be released only when needed, and that the release is controlled in such a way that the energy can be harnessed to produce work. All carbon-based life forms—from microorganisms to animals and humans—depend on and use fuels as their source of energy. Their cells engage in an enzyme-mediated chemical process called metabolism that converts energy from food or light into a form that can be used to sustain life. [2] Additionally, humans employ a variety of techniques to convert one form of energy into another, producing usable energy for purposes that go far beyond the energy needs of a human body. The application of energy released from fuels ranges from heat to cooking and from powering weapons to combustion and generation of electricity. A large majority of currently-known fuels ultimately derive their energy from a small number of sources. Much of the chemical energy produced by life forms, such as fossil fuels, is derived from the utilization of solar energy through photosynthesis. Solar energy in turn is generated by the thermonuclear fusion process at the core of the Sun. The radioactive isotopes used as fuel to power nuclear plants were formed in supernova explosions. Chemical fuels are substances that generate energy by reacting with substances around them, most notably by the process of oxidization. These substances were the first fuels to be known and used by humans and are still the primary type of fuel used today.
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Fit Fuel healthy living superstore now online in SA. by Dylan Hichens
Having been one of the USA’s leading healthy living e-tailers for 5 years, Fit Fuel has now launched into SA. With a massive range of products to choose from including sports nutrition, sports equipment, apparel, personal care and fat loss products,...
Burning Your Stored Fuel For Weight Loss by Gary Grewal
Excess of everything is always dangerous and always keeps you away from the enjoyment of life. Although life is all about tackling with problems but if you have excess of few things which are problems in themselves then you will not have the time to ...
Anger...Fuel For Success or Addiction? by James Tanner
In the 1900's, much time and energy has been spent by those in the psychological community trying to come to a place of greater understanding and definition on various forms of behavioral and relational dysfunctions. While every form of dysfunction c...
Fruits and Vegetables in a Concentrated Tablets by MAYRA B
Fruits and Vegetables in a Concentrated Tablets Perhaps you are just one of those people who do not consume vegetables or fruits. We have the solution. NUTRILITE® Concentrated Fruits & Vegetables. It captures crucial phytonutrients from ...
What's Fueling You? A Guide to More Energy by Shawn Driscoll
"When I find myself fading, I close my eyes and realize my friends are my energy." Anon.
Have you ever known someone whos always a bundle of energy and you end up feeling more energetic after being with them? How about someone ...
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