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Sources of Energy — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceSources of Energy2 Marks
Question
What is the difference between a renewable and a non-renewable source of energy? Explain with examples.
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Answer

Renewable source of energy can be used again and again endlessly, where as non-renewable source of energy cannot be renewed once used.
Ex. Renewable sources of energy are wind energy, ocean energy.
Non-renewable sources of energy are coal, fossil fuel.

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