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In simple terms: The primary energy resource (coal, oil, gas, uranium, solar, etc..) is used to produce heat that transfers water into steam (heat Energy). The steam (the heat energy) is passed upon turbines and moving them (producing mechanical energy) which in turn moves the generators to produce electricity.
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What is Hydroelectric power?
Moving water can be used to generate electricity in hydroelectric power stations.
Why were Nuclear Power Stations made?
Nuclear power plants were made in the hope of providing a more efficient source of electricity than is obtained from coal powered plants.
How is electricity form power stations made?
A generator contains magnets which can be rotated; as their magnetic lines of force pass through surrounding wires, they generate electricity. In order to create the necessary rotation, various mechanisms are used, such as steam turbines (steam can be made using either fossil fuels or nuclear power), wind, or flowing water. Photoelectric power is made in an entirely different way, but that is not used at power stations.
How is electricity made from copper wire and a magnet?
Electricity is made when a magnet is spun round quickly inside a tube with a wire coil raped around the inside of the tube this is used in a electric power stations, dams ect.
When is electricity made?
Electrical energy is mostly generated at the same time as it is used, in other words, all the time 24/7/365. Electricity for powering our homes is generated in power stations.
Why can't we see electricity?
Most of our electricity is made in power stations by machines called generators. Electricity is a kind of energy and it flows into our homes, schools and towns. It happens via the cables buried beneath our feet or wires hanging over our heads.
Can electricity be made From solar power?
yes electricity can be produced from the solar power
What type of structure is three gorges dam?
The Three Gorges Dams were made of concrete.
What are the factories called that process electricity?
electricity is made in a power plant.
Is all electricity made the same way?
No. Mostly electricity is made by induction in a coil of wire by moving a magnetic field across it, such as in generators at power stations and alternators in cars. Electricity can also be made by chemical action on plates of dissimilar metal, such as in batteries. Also electricity can be made by light photons, displacing electrons in special material, such as in photovoltaic cells Bending crystals can also produce electricity such as in piezo electric effect, used in lighters.
What is electricity from water power?
It is electricity made under water such as dams and power plants and toys. JK
In what ways have humans made thermal energy work for them?
Thermal energy has served many uses to humans. Thermal energy has been used to cook food, heat homes, and generate electricity.
