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On a boat, a paddle wheel is turned by pistons. The pistons are powered with a steam engine.

If the paddle wheel is meant to generate energy, the wheel turns as water flows over it, then the wheel turns other mechanical parts to do functions like grind corn, or power machines.

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What did scientists conclude from observing that within a cathode tube cathode rays could move a paddle wheel placed in their paths?

Scientists concluded that cathode rays were negatively charged particles that carried momentum. They inferred this from the movement of the paddle wheel, which indicated that the cathode rays possessed kinetic energy and could transfer their momentum to the wheel as they collided with it.


What did scientist conclude when an electrical current passed through a glass tube a paddle wheel placed between the electrodes moved?

Scientists concluded that the movement of the paddle wheel was caused by the flow of charged particles, or electrons, in the electrical current. This discovery led to the understanding of the relationship between electricity and magnetism, which laid the foundation for the development of electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction theories.


Why do electrons cause a light paddle wheel to rotate?

Once the electrons hit a spoke of the wheel, The spoke gets heated on one side. This causes the gas next to the spoke to expand. As the gas expands, it pushes the side of the spoke that was heated. This results in the rotation of the wheel.


What is the ball in paddle ball?

The ball used in paddle ball is typically made of rubber or plastic and is attached to the paddle by a string. It is designed to bounce off the paddle when hit, allowing players to keep the ball in play by continuously hitting it back and forth. It is lightweight and durable to withstand repeated impacts.


What class of lever is an paddle?

A paddle is an example of a class 3 lever, where the effort is applied between the load (the resistance) and the fulcrum. In this case, the paddler's hand serves as the effort, the water resistance as the load, and the point where the paddle pivots in the water as the fulcrum.

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What is the singular possessive form of paddle wheel?

The possessive form of the singular noun paddle wheel is paddle wheel's.


What is a paddle wheel?

A paddle wheel is a large wheel fitted with thick slats, turned by an engine and used to propel a boat.


What do you paddle with?

You paddle with an oar. If you are talking about paddle wheels, the wheel turns because of the bucket boards. The boards dip in the water and turn.


Is a paddle boat a wheel and axle?

Yes .


When was the paddle wheel boat invented?

It was invented in the 4th Century AD by the Chinese while the Song Dynasty was in reign.why were the paddle wheel boats important


What is the number of pandlewhells on the belle of Louisville?

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How big is the paddle wheel on the roaring bull?

the roaring bulls paddle wheel is 10 feet in dia. the roaring bull is a sternwheeler ferryboat on the Susquehanna in pa.


Who invented the paddle-wheel steamboat?

Robert Fulton


How do you wheel a cycle?

First of all you have to paddle than paddle backward and than give pressure to handle and pull it....


What are paddle shifters?

Paddle shifters are little paddles found on the back of a steering wheel, so you dont have to reach down for the stick shift.


Who was the inventor of the wheel paddle boat?

The inventor of the paddle boat was my great uncle Henry Minton. He also invented 2 other thi


What is paddle wheel used in farming?

One use of paddle wheel is in Aqua farming. it is used to refresh the water by pushing air into water and lifting water into air. It is also called as Aerator in Prawn farming.