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How a paddle wheel works?

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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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