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Hydroelectricity or some people call it hydropower.

all electricity is the same. hydroelectricity is given its name because of the use of water in the process of making the electricity.

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There is no such thing as "hydrogwe" energy. However "hydroelectric" energy is electricity generated from falling water (such as that held behind a dam.


How would you guess hydroelectric power is generated?

Hydroelectric power is generated by using the force of flowing water to spin turbines, which then drive generators to produce electricity. Water is usually collected in a reservoir behind a dam, and when released, it flows through the turbines, converting the kinetic energy of the moving water into electricity.


What type of electricity is generated by water?

Hydroelectricity.


What electricity is generated using water?

Hydropower is generated using water. It harnesses the energy of flowing or falling water to produce electricity. This is done by capturing the kinetic energy of the water and converting it into mechanical energy, which is then used to spin turbines connected to generators, producing electricity.


What name is given to electricity generated by water?

Hydropower.


How does water mess up electricity?

Water is stored in hydropower plants. Electricity is generated using the potential energy of water.


What does the phrase hydro electricity mean?

Electricity generated from the energy in a falling column of water.


What is the name given to electrical power generated from water turbines?

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What is hyroelectric power?

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What do you call electricity generated using water from reservoirs?

Hydropower.


What percent of the worlds electricity is supplied by hydro electricity?

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