What Type of Solar Heating System Would Be Most Efficient

question 53

Multiple Choice

What type of solar heating system would be most efficient at producing high-temperature water for industrial applications or steam to run turbines that generate electricity?

• A)fuel cells that directly convert chemical energy into electricity.
• B)biomass generators that burn natural materials to generate heat.
• C)solar thermal electric generation systems using mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight to heat water.
• D)passive solar systems that use building design to maximize winter sunlight to heat water.
• E)convection solar heating systems that circulate warm air throughout the liquid.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Primary Reinforcer

Any reinforcer that is naturally reinforcing by meeting a basic biological need, such as hunger, thirst, or touch.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule is a type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.