Question

discuss the scales of energy (how big, how small) found in everyday life. Give a few examples.

Answer 1

We measure quantities and when we make measurements related to size of objects, durations, energy, temperature, etc in a numeric value based on some measurements. This tells us how big or how small a number is in relation to other numbers.    In fact, this is how we understand and relate to the world around us in our daily experiences.

For example how much energy does the Sun put out in one day. Distance and sizes, time and energy are some of the criteria that are measured with some scales and orders of magnitude.

scales arise while measuring and recording primary energy uses and especially for generating electricity from nuclear or renewable energies. All three use "Joules" as the unit of energy measurement, but joles are arbitrary units.