Energy from the sun

Energy from the sun is a short film from 1955 released on 16mm. It is held in the IUL Moving Image Archive collection.

Explains how most of the energy on earth is derived from the sun. Points out that light and heat from the sun are forms of energy traveling at different wave lengths. Indicates the role of the sun in ...

Energy from the sun
Release date	1955

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Summary

Explains how most of the energy on earth is derived from the sun. Points out that light and heat from the sun are forms of energy traveling at different wave lengths. Indicates the role of the sun in supplying water power and shows that energy from oil and coal can be traced back to the sun. | Animated and live-action sequences are used to explain the water cycle and to show how solar energy is transformed, transmitted through space, utilized by man and by plants, and stored for future use. Shows the work of scientists in converting the sun's energy into industrial power. Includes an exploratory visit to the sun by means of telescopic stop-motion photography.

Physical Format

1 Film (0:10:58) :16mm

IUL Genres

IUL Subject

Force and energy :Sun :Solar energy.

Full Title (usually this is the same as above)

Energy from the sun