answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

it forces the water to flow in the desired direction

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

6y ago

Your question has the answer. They build them for electricity.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is it necessary to hold the water back with a dam in order to produce electricity?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How is electricity generate by water?

its actuallly simple, the water turns turbines and the turbines produce electricity.


Can sea water produce electricity?

yes


Do windmills produce electricity?

Different windmills do different things. Some pump water. Others do produce electricity.


How is elctricity produced from water?

Electricity produced from water is also known as Hydro electricity. In this form of electricity production large turbines are run with the force of water to produce electricity.


What is a hidro power plant?

A hydro power plant is one that uses water in order to produce electricity. They are used to produce about 24 percent of the electricity in the world. The major advantage of using hydroelectricity is the elimination of having to pay for fuel.


Can water produce electricity?

yes in a hydro dam


How much electricity does a water wheel produce?

lots


How water power is harnessed to produce electricity?

h;/


Where are the best places to put wind turbines to efficiently produce electricity?

Water turbines are normally found in plant rooms of man made dams, in order to generate hydro electricity (water flowing through turbine, at speed to create electricity).


Can you store water in space?

Yes, but it really isn't necessary on most spacecraft. The fuel cells that are used to generate electricity to power the spacecraft electronics produce plenty of water as a waste product. This water is equivalent to distilled water in purity.


How wind and flowing water can be used to produce electricity?

By spinning turbines witch generates electricity


What is the disadvantage in using water to produce electricity?

cus its wank