(Also assume that while on the stove the water is in a teapot.)
2007-11-27 12:11:14 · 6 answers · asked by S P 1 in Environment ➔ Green Living
On the gas stove. The energy from electricity comes from many different sources but primarily burning of gas, coal or other fossil fuels. Therefore there is significent energy losses in the generation and transmission of electricity.
2007-11-27 13:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by Coasty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The microwave oven is not more efficient than a gas stove. Both work at about 67% conversion efficiency. In the gas stove at least heat is used as heat,
The micro wave delivers the energy directly to the water molecules. The ceramic or plastic container does not get heated.
The gas stove wins overall.
2007-11-27 21:10:49 · answer #2 · answered by A.V.R. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough question.
It depends upon how the electricity is generated and transported.
Assuming a coal-fired power plant, do you strike the inefficiency of the coal generator against the microwave? I'm guessing here, but I bet over half the energy from coal generation is lost. Natural gas heating water would do better than that.
2007-11-27 12:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to know the answer too. I would guess stove in a pot but I'm not sure. The pot is nice because it will keep the water hot longer because of the insulation.
2007-11-27 13:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by SunLover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas stove.
2007-11-27 13:13:24 · answer #5 · answered by That one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Microwave, for sure. Shouldn't take more than a few minutes in the microwave.
2007-11-28 03:41:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋