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How do wind generators turn kinetic energy into an electrical current?
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∙ 13y ago
Same as any other generator. The key part is a machine with magnets, and certain interactions between magnetism and electricity - basically, if a wire moves through a magnetic field, a voltage will be generated. You can read more details about this in any high-school physics book.
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∙ 13y ago
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What do generators do?
A generator transform kinetic energy to electrical
What is the relationship between kinetic energy electrical energy and generators?
It ends up with energy
Wave energy converts what energy into electrical energy?
Ocean surface waves provide kinetic energy. This may be used to mechanically drive electrical generators, converting kinetic energy into electrical.
Does a turbine turn kinetic energy into electrical energy?
It turns the pressure energy into kinetic energy that moves the rotors electric generators to produce electricity
How do you convert kinetic energy into electrical energy and what an example of this?
All mechanical (power station) generators do this.
What kind of energy are wind turbine generators used to create?
Wind turbine generators are used to convert the kinetic (movement) energy of the wind directly into electrical energy, which is used to power electrical appliances and needs no further conversion.
What are some known energy conversion devices?
Photo voltaic cells (solar cells) convert light energy into electrical energy. Electric generators convert kinetic energy into electrical energy. Internal combustion engines convert chemical energy into kinetic energy.
When is gravitational energy converted into kinetic energy and then into a electrical current?
Hydro-electric powerplant
Electrical energy thermal energy?
The electrical energy of thermal energy is called kinetic energy. An example of electrical energy converted to thermal energy is a toaster drawing current from an electrical outlet.
What energy is moving electrons?
Kinetic energy. If you consider a larger scale, i.e., the electrical current, this is usually called electrical energy.
Is electrical energy a kinetic energy or potential energy?
Neither, it is chemical! Static and current electricity are examples of it.
Why is electrical energy considered a form of kinetic energy?
I believe electrical energy is considered potential energy and not kinetic. Kinetic energy is when an object is moving, electrical energy is a stored energy that can be converted to kinetic energy.
