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The speed at which water needs to move to generate electricity depends on the design of the hydroelectric power system. In general, water must flow at a minimum velocity of about 3-5 feet per second to turn the turbines and generate electricity efficiently. However, higher velocities may be required for certain systems to generate sufficient power.
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How does water make electricity?
Water, as it flows downhill can be made to spin turbines. These turbines can be used to move electromagnets through electrical coils. The motion of magnets, though coils generates electricity through a process called induction.
What is the difference between static electricity and electricity?
The electricity is build up when electrons (negative charged particles of an atom) move in a conductor (eg. metal, wire, water) in a closed loop. This is also known as current. Just like water flow in a set of pipes. Static electricity is somehow the contrary. Static electricity is all about charges which are not free to move. This causes them to build up in one place and it often ends with a spark or a shock when they finally do move.
Why do acids conduct electricity when mixed with distilled water?
When you add an acid to water you make ions, and ions conduct electricity. For instance, if you add hydrochloric acid, HCl to water, you make H+ and Cl- ions in water. Water with ions in it, also called an electrolyte, will conduct electricity. The ions are able to carry charge and they are free to move in the solution.If you add a base to water, the same effect works just as well. All you need to conduct electricity in water is free ions in solution. Adding table salt to water will also work.
Why does water conduct electricity while air does not?
Water contains ions and free electrons that can move and carry electric current, while air is composed mostly of molecules that do not contain free charges. This allows water to conduct electricity, while air does not conduct electricity well due to its lack of free charges.
How do fast tsunamis travel in deep water?
Fast tsunamis travel in deep water because they have long wavelengths and low amplitudes, allowing them to move quickly with minimal energy loss. The speed of a tsunami is determined by the depth of the water it is traveling through, with deeper water supporting faster wave propagation. Tsunamis are not affected by surface friction in deep water, which also contributes to their fast travel speed.
What make a fish move fast in water?
The size, shape, and fins make the fish go fast. Some are build for speed and have special 'fins' on the top.
How is electricity used to make the heater working?
Energy makes molecules rapidly move faster and faster, and when you make molecules move faster you are creating heat. So by using electricity(energy), you speed up the molecules of water, thus creating heat.
How fast do gases move?
The gases only move fast when they are warm, and they are followed by liquid to make them move fast. They move the slowest when they are followed by solids, and when they are cool.
Do otters move fast or slow?
In water fast, on land their slow.
How do you make a car move without electricity?
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How does water make electricity?
Water, as it flows downhill can be made to spin turbines. These turbines can be used to move electromagnets through electrical coils. The motion of magnets, though coils generates electricity through a process called induction.
What are the tiny particles that make up electricity?
The electrons make up the electricity. For commercial production of electricity one needs to move the turbine in a magnetic field.
What would you have to do to make sodium chloride conduct electricity?
To make sodium chloride conduct electricity, you would need to dissolve it in water to create an electrolyte solution. In this solution, the sodium and chloride ions will be free to move and carry electric charge, enabling the conductivity of electricity.
What must move in a coil of wire to make electricity?
A conductor
Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water because the ions within the compound become free to move and carry electric charge. These ions can move and carry electric current through the water, allowing it to conduct electricity.
What makes fish move fast?
the smaller they are the less resistance to water and the faster they move.
We can find out what state water is in by how fast these move. What are these?
Particles
