At the Current Worldwide Rate of Primary Energy Use, Determine

question 10

Essay

At the current worldwide rate of primary energy use, determine the potential
longevity of d-t fusion as a sole power source for society, based on the availability of lithium. Current estimates of viable lithium resources worldwide are about 1.7×1010 kg. Compare this result with the calculation in Example 7.3.

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Definitions:

Coefficient Of Determination

A measure that assesses the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable(s).

Degrees Of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities that can vary in the calculation of a statistic, often related to the sample size.

Degrees Of Freedom

The number of independent values in a statistical calculation that can vary without violating any imposed restrictions.

Independent Variables

Independent Variables are variables in an experiment or model that are manipulated or categorized to determine their effect on dependent variables.