Question

Is there a minimum energy necessary for transport? Do the laws of physics dictate some minimum energy required to transport, say, 2000 kg of material from Cambridge, Massachusetts to New York? How would you minimize the energy required for transport?

 

 

Answer 1

Yes, the minimum energy is necessary to transport food, people, and other goods, with emitting less CO₂ in the environment.

 

From the state MA to NY, gasoline power automobile such as a vehicle T. Camry can be used to transport 2000 kg of material.

 

Yes, there is the laws of physics dictate some minimum energy required. Friction between the mechanical parts of vehicle and the air resistance keep reducing the kinetic energy of transport vehicle. To maintain the constant motion of vehicle, the minimum energy is required, which acts as a substitute for the energy loss due to air resistance, and friction.

 

To minimize the energy required.

• One can reduce the friction between the mechanical parts of vehicle.

• On can design the shape of transport vehicle surface to reduce the air drag.

• Make less number of stopping points, it is possible if one goes from non-traffic highway.

Yes, the minimum energy is necessary to transport food, people, and other goods, with emitting less CO₂ in the environment.