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An electrical component that functions similarly to a water-driven wheel on an old mill is a turbine connected to a generator. The turbine, akin to the water wheel, harnesses energy (such as wind or water) to rotate, which then drives the generator to produce electricity. This is commonly seen in hydroelectric or wind power generation systems.

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How do you make a homemade water wheel and produce electricity from it for and assignment?

To make a homemade water wheel, you can use materials like wood, buckets, and a small generator. Attach the buckets to the wheel so that they catch flowing water and turn the wheel. The rotating wheel can then be connected to a small generator to produce electricity. Ensure the setup is secure, and be cautious when working with water and electrical components.


How does a water whell work?

Water flows into chambers in the water wheel... that weight causes the wheel to turn, and the wheel is connected to whatever mechanical device it operates...or, for the ones where water doesn't flow over the top of it, the current of the water presses against the paddles to create movement... it's pretty much the exact same way a hydraulic motor works.


What is rahat or Persian wheel?

A rahat or Persian wheel is a type of water-lifting device that consists of a chain of pots attached to a wheel. As the wheel turns, the pots dip into a water source and bring water to the surface. It is commonly used in Iran and other parts of Asia for irrigation purposes.


Where is tire located?

Tyre is located in the middle in the right on the Tigris river


How did the Catherine wheel get its name?

The saint was allegedly martyed or tortured ( or an attempt was made) on some sort of spiked wheel. the Catherine Wheel- mainly English usage is a pinwheel driven by fireworks rocket charges around the rim, they were popular in Fourth of July celebrations as they had a lower fire-hazard potential than explosive fireworks- strictly speaking the Catherine Wheel-or pinwheel did not explode but had several slow-burning rocket charges driving it pin-wheel fashion. why Ezekielian wheel was never used (Biblical UFo prophet!) I do not know, maybe it is in Von Daniken"s territory.

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What type of energy is produced from the water wheel?

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What kind of wheel turns another wheel to make it go faster or slower?

The wheel that turns another is called a drive wheel. The wheel that is being turned by another wheel is the driven wheel. The wheels could be v-belt or flat belt driven in which case the wheels would be pulleys. They could also be driven by chain in which case the wheels would be sprockets. The wheels could also have direct drive in which case they would be called gears.


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