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A whole set of math can be devised in which the water pressure is analogous to the
current in the circuit. But I was never comfortable with that. It seemed a lot more
intuitive and useful to me ... and when I explain electricity to my kids I always do it
this way ... to draw the analogy between the water pressure at the faucet and the
voltage at the outlet.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoWhen using water as an analogy comparison to electricity, water pressure would represent the equivalence of electrical voltage.
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Who electric generators work?
In electricity generation, a generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy for use in an external circuit. The source of mechanical energy may vary widely from a hand crank to an internal combustion engine. Generators provide nearly all of the power for electric power grids.It is important to understand that a generator does not actually 'create' electrical energy. Instead, it uses the mechanical energy supplied to it to force the movement of electric charges present in the wire of its windings through an external electric circuit. This flow of electric charges constitutes the output electric current supplied by the generator. This mechanism can be understood by considering the generator to be analogous to a water pump, which causes the flow of water but does not actually 'create' the water flowing through it.Electrikals..
In the water analogy of an electric circuit what corresponds to the power supply the resistor and potential difference?
Power supply: Water pump, producing pressure at its output valve.Resistor: A section of pipe. Flow of water loses energy on the way through, due to friction with the pipe's interior wall.Potential difference: Difference in water pressure between the beginning and end of the pipe section.
What causes the turbine of a hydro-electric dam to turn?
Water pressure.
How you would use the water flow to demonstrate a low-voltage electric current?
In a water system, the "voltage" is the water pressure, the flow rate is the "current", and the pipe size is the "resistance". Low-voltage electrical current is equivalent to low-pressure water.
How do you make water energy frome eletrical energy?
This is how a Pressurized Water Reactor works. The water is at a high pressure to prevent boiling, and it is then hot enough to produce steam in a secondary circuit, to feed a steam turbine. spelt something wrong lmao =]
In the water analogy of an electric circuit what corresponds to the charge?
The water itself does.
Explain that electrical power is the product of voltage and current with their respective symbols and units?
Volts(v) x Amps (a) = Watts (w) voltage is analogous to water pressure and amperage is analogous to water volume, so wattage is analogous to cu.ft. per minute.
Why are models and analogies useful when thinking about electricity?
We cannot see the electrons flowing through the conductor. Using an analogy is helpful to somebody trying to understand these concepts. One analogy that is commonly used, is comparing the electron flow to water flowing through a pipe. The speed at which the water flows is analogous to the current. Resistors are compared to making the pipe smaller (restricting the flow). Voltage is compared to pressure - more pressure makes the water move faster through the pipe. These can help students understand how different changes to a circuit can affect the electric current flow through the circuit.
What moves water besides currents and electric charge?
gravity, water pressure, air pressure, buckets, etc.
Who electric generators work?
In electricity generation, a generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy for use in an external circuit. The source of mechanical energy may vary widely from a hand crank to an internal combustion engine. Generators provide nearly all of the power for electric power grids.It is important to understand that a generator does not actually 'create' electrical energy. Instead, it uses the mechanical energy supplied to it to force the movement of electric charges present in the wire of its windings through an external electric circuit. This flow of electric charges constitutes the output electric current supplied by the generator. This mechanism can be understood by considering the generator to be analogous to a water pump, which causes the flow of water but does not actually 'create' the water flowing through it.Electrikals..
What is the name of the electrical pressure that causes current to flow in a circuit?
Electrical pressure is called "electro-motive force" (EMF). It is measured in volts. Pressure and the quantity of electricity transmitted can be considered analogous to pressure and quantity of water flowing in pipes: the longer the distance, the higher is the pressure (called the "voltage" for electricity) that is necessary to pump the flow of water (called the "flow of electrical charge, which is also known as the "electric current"). That is why, for long distance transmission, high pressure (voltage for electricity) is required, failing which, the current - and therefore the power - will not reach the intended destination. Instead, it will be lost (also called "dissipate") along the way. We can think of electrical current as the quantity of electricity which will be drawn from the pipeline (= cables for electricity) at the pressure (= voltage) required.
In the water analogy of an electric circuit what corresponds to the power supply the resistor and potential difference?
Power supply: Water pump, producing pressure at its output valve.Resistor: A section of pipe. Flow of water loses energy on the way through, due to friction with the pipe's interior wall.Potential difference: Difference in water pressure between the beginning and end of the pipe section.
What causes the turbine of a hydro-electric dam to turn?
Water pressure.
How many volts is 136 amps?
Volts and Amps are measurements of different things. Volts can be viewed as similar to pressure in water, where Amps can be equated to the volume of water that flows in a hose. So a battery with a circuit connected can be considered in terms of a water tank with a hose attached. The Tank provides potential energy as water pressure (Volts in the battery), the hose in the circuit which will allow current to flow when switched on (Current in Amps in an electric circuit. The size of the hose (Resistance in an electric circuit) as well as the water pressure will determine how much water will flow, (Current). So you can have Voltage with no current - Full water tank but taps closed, but you can't have current with out voltage - If the tank is empty (battery flat) no water can flow. The relationship between Volts (V), Amps (I) and Resistance (R) is called Ohms Law and is as follows: V = I x R So if in the circuit the resistance was 1 Ohm then 136 Amps would require a voltage source of 136 x 1 = 136 Volts, however if the resistance of the circuit was 10 Ohms the the voltage source would be 136 x 10 = 1,360 Volts.
How is a water meter like an ammeter?
water meter measures the water pressure ,meanwhile an ammeter measures thr current of the circuit
Is argon an electrolyte?
Argon is not an electrolyte. Argon is a noble gas and does not conduct and carry an electric circuit in water.
Can you split hot water tank electric to stove?
No. Each circuit has to have its own dedicated circuit. The breaker and wire size differ between the two appliances.
