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Why is electricity commonly used as source of energy in urban areas?
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∙ 11y ago
Electricity is not exactly the source; it is the way energy is transported. The reason electricity is used is because it is an easy way to transport energy from one place to another.
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Why is electricity commonly used as a source of energy in urban areas?
Because - in some poorer countries, there is no 'mains' supply - meaning that people need to generate their electricity by other means.
Why is solar electricity commonly used as a source of energy in urban areas?
Because - in some poorer countries, there is no 'mains' supply - meaning that people need to generate their electricity by other means.
Where is a source of hydropower energy commonly used?
Usually in geographical areas with mountains and a lot of rainfall.
What are the sources of energy in rural areas?
If the rural areas are connected to the electricity grid, then the energy source is the same as the cities. It is probably a power plant which makes electricity by burning coal or oil. Some places have hydro-electric power, or a mix with some solar and wind power. If the rural areas have no on-line electricity, they can generate their own electricity with generators burning diesel oil. Or they can have gas or oil delivered and stored in tanks. In some parts of the world the only energy in rural areas would be from cooking stoves burning firewood or animal dung.
Tidal power how the energy source is turned into usable energy?
Large underwater turbines are placed in areas where tidal forces are high. Here they capture the energy produced by tidal motions to turn generators and produce electricity.
Energy source can be used in the greatest number of areas?
solar energy
Which energy source can be used in the greatest number of areas?
solar energy
Which source of energy is used in coastal areas?
moving water
What do people use solar energy for?
People use solar energy just like people use energy from any other source, it is particularly useful in small areas that require a little electricity because all it requires is the solar panels and a sunny area.
What is one problem with wind energy as a major of electricity?
the cost of land in populated areas.
In volcanic areas groundwater heated by magma is source of?
geothermal energy
What is sources of electricity?
It is a source from where electricity comes. The main source is sun... or it is not- check in google. But you might want to resd this paragraph: Sources of electricity are areas of high electric potential. This means that the region/area has a net negative charge i.e. high number of free electrons. Electricity is created when these areas of high potential discharge their electrons into neighboring areas of lower potential because it is by definition the flow of electrons from high to low potentials. Most man-made electricity is created using some form of generator. Generators are devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical. Typically this is done by rotating high powered magnets inside tightly coiled copper wiring. The magnet essentially tears electrons off the copper atoms creating high negative potential within the wire. The resulting flow of electrons out of the generator through wiring to areas of less potential is electricity. In nature we see electricity when high negative potential builds within storm clouds because friction between water droplets tears electrons free. The negatively charged clouds discharge into the ground below in the form of lightening.
