Fuel and food are not made of energy a constructive view of respiration and combustion
Issue 349 | Page 60 | Published Jun 2013
Description
We often say that food and fuels contain energy, whereas energy is stored in the fuel oxygen system generated during photosynthesis. This article suggests revised approaches to teaching that make a clear distinction between matter (food, fuel, oxygen) and energy
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