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Question
Can any source of energy be pollution free? Explain your answer with an example.
Solution
No source of energy can be pollution free.
For example, solar cells, solar cookers and wind generators used for generating energy are pollution free, but the processes involved in making the materials to build these devices damage the environment in some way.
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