The Science of Energy: Resources and Power Explained

Chemical Energy, Biomass, and Photosynthesis

Educational Jun 1, 2020 37 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E5: Turn now to chemical energy, the potential energy resulting from the position of atoms within molecules. After an overview of photosynthesis (perhaps the universe's most amazing form of energy conversion), learn how combustion transforms biofuels into light and heat, and how energy density affects the transportation of biofuels like petroleum.

Educational Jun 1, 2020 37 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 37 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.