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Do you think Energy from the tides can be used to generate power?
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∙ 12y ago
When the tide come in, you catch and hold the water, and when the tide ebbs (runs out), the water can turn turbines and generate electricity.
the tides go in and turn the turbine and the tides go out and turn the turbine. the turbine creates kinectic energy to create electricty.
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∙ 9y ago
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How is geothermal energy different from tidal energy?
geothermal is the heat from the earth being used to produce electric power VS tidal use the movement of the oceans tides to produce electric power.
Why is tidal energy not likely to be potential source of energy?
harnessing of tidal energy poses many problems . the rise and fall of water during tides is not high enough to generate electricity on a large scale . there are a very few sites that are suitable to build dams .
The energy source responsible for the motion of molecules that make up the atmosphere is a the pressure caused by the weight of air b solar power c atmospheric tides d natural kinetic energy?
solar power
What source is tides energy?
Inexstible
What does tidal energy mean?
That refers to getting energy from the tides.
How do tides help us?
Tidal energy can be used to generate electricity.
What renewable energy which can be used to generate electricity?
Solar powerWater power (dams, rivers, tides, waves)Wind powerGeothermal power (the heat under the ground)Ocean thermal power (the change of temperature deep in the ocean)
What is the use energy from tides?
Tidal energy is captured by using turbines. When the tide comes in or out the moving water spins turbines that generate energy or electricity.
What are renewabel energy?
Renewable energy can be created by solar, wind, tides, and hydroelectric power.
Why is tidal power a good way of making electricity?
Tidal power relies on tides and the movement of water to generate electricity. As the tides are constant unlike the sun for solar energy or wind to power wind turbines, tidal energy is reliable and as around 75% of the world is water it's a fairly good way of making electricity on a large scale. It needs a suitable bay or inlet where the incoming water moves fast.
How reliable is tidal power?
Yes and no. Tides only come in 10 hrs a day. But it can generate a lot of electricity.
Is tidal power sustainable?
Yes. Tidal energy is renewable The energy of the tides will not go away if we use their power to generate electricity. It is renewable in the sense that we cannot take away the source of the energy by using them (unlike fossil fuels, of which there is a limited supply. No matter what use we may make of the tides, we do not use them up. The tides will continue to ebb and flow, driven by gravitational forces.
Is the energy stored in tides potential energy?
No, the tides do not store energy. The energy to be 'harvested' from the tides is kinetic energy (movement energy).
Where is tidal power in the world?
France has the biggest tidal power plant on the face of the earth, unfortunately the only tidal plant in Europe. Tidal power uses energy in ocean movement (waves) to generate electricity. Tidal power, sometimes called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into electricity or other useful forms of power. Although not yet widely used, tidal power has potential for future electricity generation. Tides are more predictable than wind energy and solar power. Historically, tide mills have been used, both in Europe and on the Atlantic coast of North America.
Application of ocean tides?
generate electricity
Are tides renewable energy?
Tides are renewable; even if we use the tides for energy, there will continue to be tides. They do not get used up.
What is the original source of tidal energy?
The gravity of the moon moves the water in tides.The power of the moving tides and waves drive turbines to generate renewable and clean electricity.Even though the sun affects all ocean activity, tides are driven primarily by the gravitational pull of the moon, and waves are driven primarily by the winds.
