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There are several ways for water to generate electricity:
- Hydroelectric Power: Water from a high location or from behind a dam flows through a turbine to turn a generator
- Wave Power: The oscillations of waves lift and lower floats which turn generators
- Tidal Power: Tides flowing in and out of narrow estuaries turn turbines
- Thermal Power: Water is turned to steam by burning fuel or nuclear energy. The stream turns a turbine to turn generators
- Geothermal Power: Water turned to steam by the Earth's heat is directed through steam turbines to turn generators
- Solar Power: Sunlight is turned to electricity by solar panels. The electricity is used to turn water to hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is collected as a fuel for fuel cells.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoIt can do so in a variety of ways. One is that falling water mechanically turns a set of impellers, such as in a pump, which turns the armature shaft on an electrical generator which then produces electricity. This is a simplified answer. Look up "hydroelectric generators on the web for more detail.
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∙ 11y agoHydro electric power plant
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Does water amplify electricity?
no
What happens to electrical in a resistor?
when you think of electricity and resistance think of it as water in a river and rocks in a river. The water being the electricity and the rocks being the resistance. when water in a river flows and then come across rocks that block the water from flowing constantly, it slows down the water. therefore when electricity is flowing through a circuit with resistance, when it hits the resistors it slows the flow of electricity.
The presence of these in water causes water to conduct electicity?
Pure water, by itself, is not capable of conducting electricity. However, when other substances are added and ions make their way into water, those free ions can cause water to conduct electricity.
When did Thomas Edison invent direct current?
He didn't. He made many inventions related to electricity, but electricity was well-known before his time.
Is hydro electricity one word?
Yes, it is considered one word, hence the prefix hydro- means water . Hydroelectricity = generating water by means of electricity.
Is running water related to electricity?
In a way it is
How is water a good conductor of electricity or is it not?
No, water is not a good conductor of electricity. Check related link below for more information.
Is hydro power related to photo voltaic cells?
No, hydro power is electricity from water. Photo voltaic is electricity from sunlight.
How 3 idiots related to physics?
salt and water is a great electricity conductor
Who is wimalasurendra?
Wimalasurendra is a SriLankan Inventor who invented the water related electricity generation system (using turbines with high pressure water stroke)
Why does distilled water not conduct electricity while rain water does?
Water, in its purity, does not conduct electricity. As distillation is a purifying process, the water produced from it is rather pure. As a result it does not conduct electricity. Rain water, however, is a rather diverse mixture of different substances. Its conductivity primarily comes from the different inorganic salt soluted in the rain water. See the related link for a website with a reliable source of information.
How is light related to electricity and magnetism?
They are all forms of electricity
Is a water a conductor or an insulator of electricity?
Pure water, that is to say without any other substances, actually does not conduct electricity. Water with impurities, on the other hand, does conduct electricity. Since water is usually impure, common water conducts electricity.
How do water conduct electricity?
Water can conduct electricity. I know this because when it rains water can spin a turbine which power electricity from movement
Did Nikola Tesla like electricity?
All his inventions were electricity related. He was born to deal with electricity.
Does electricity work in the water?
Yes electricity works under water
Why is electricity allergic to water?
Simply stated, electricity is not allergic to water.
