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It holds water behind it as potential energy. The difference in the pressure of the water between the reservoir and the turbine outlet make power. Some dams pump water back up behind the dam when power consumption is low.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt creates potential energy through the raised height of the water behind the dam
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∙ 13y agoBy running water through several generators powered by the aquatic motion of water passing through them. This type of energy is called "Hydroelectric energy."
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∙ 8y agoIn simple terms.... Water held back by the dam is fed through channels to turbines. As the turbines rotate- they generate power, which is 'fed' into the national grid.
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∙ 7y agoDams are often constructed to create hydroelectric power.
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What do these energy sources have in common and how do they differ from fossil fuels?
Answer: Many natural resources are of energy. People use energy not only from fossil fuels, but also from the wind and the sun. Dams produce hydroelectric power by harnessing the power of falling water.
What does solar energy provide?
Heat and light for the earth, to keep us warm, to grow food, and recently to provide electricity for the world.
Do polysaccharide provide short or long-term energy?
It provides long-term energy.
What is the energy conversion of a waterfall?
Dams
What do solar energy and fossil fuels have in common?
They both provide power for the world.
What do New Zealand's rivers dams and hot springs provide?
New Zealand's rivers and dams supply hyroelectric power, and its hot springs provide geothermal energy.
Why are dams made?
Dams are typically built to retain water. Some manage or prevent water flow into certain areas (dikes). Dams are also built to be used for hydropower/pumped-storage hydroelectricity to provide energy.
Which form of energy is used to tap at dams?
Potential energy is used to tap at dams. The energy is stored due to the height of the dam.
Hydroelectric dams use the kinetic energy of water to produce electrical energy What is the environmental drawback of building hydroelectric dams?
Dams disrupt a river's ecosystem.
What are dams built to generate energy from water call?
hydroelectric dams
How do you get hydro energy?
you get it from dams
What is energy possessed by water in dams?
kinetic energy
Do dams need water?
of course not ! dams need water as the energy to create electricity. Basically water is fuel to create electricity in dams and without it, it is impossible if there isn't any other form of fuel energy provided to dams ...
What energy can you get in dams?
hydro electricity
Do dams have kinetic energy?
yes
How much energy does water does energy provide your body?
Mainly, just like any other object, water can have:* Kinetic energy, if it moves. * Gravitational potential energy, if it is above the ground level. It is this energy that is used by dams and hydraulic power plants.
What form of energy is uses the water from dams?
Mechanical energy
