PV Gap

Bruce Said:

Need help on a energy converter!?

We Answered:

An automobile is also a good example
First we burn gasoline and produce heat
That heat is used to expand some gases (rest of the air) that create pressure.
The pressure pushes on the piston creating mechanical energy
Some of the mechanical energy is converted into electricity by the alternator
Some is converted to hydraulic energy for the power steering system
Some is used for powering pumps like water coolant, oil…
What is left is used to propel the car. Rotational to longitudinal conversion.


Hope this properly answers your question


Guru

Joann Said:

Can somebody help me out with some of the scientific aspects of my fantasy/sci-fi novel?

We Answered:

I don't think you need to explain why it's there. Explaining it almost makes it less believable. It's an alien planet, therefore it allowed to be different. If anything I'd stick with the simple - it's omnipresent like the force. The energy is what is important, not its source. The people on the planent would think the energy was natural and wouldn't think anything of it. They wouldn't wonder where it came from, and neither will the reader. Just my opinion.