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generating electricity without using fossil fuels or nuclear energy The uses of hydroelectricity are the same as any other form of electricity--your device can't tell the difference between hydroelectricity, coal electricity, natural gas electricity or nuclear electricity.
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∙ 11y agoUsually in mountainous regions of a country where narrow valleys can be dammed so a water supply can build up behind the dam. This provides a good water head pressure to turn the turbine that is connected to the generator.
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Are there any famous scientists who have worked on hydropower energy?
Nikola Tesla was a famous US physicist that created mechanical energy which is used today in hydropower. He invented this machine in 1856.
What is a giant tube in a hydropower plant?
The giant tube in a hydropower plant is called Penstock. A Penstock is refers to the enclosed pipe that delivers water to the hydro turbines.
What are some uses of hydro power?
hydropower or hydroelectricity is the power of water generated by water. we use this electricity everywhere it powers 24% of the worlds electricity.
What are the natural resources of Korea?
North Korea's natural resources are coal, lead, tungsten, zinc, graphite, magnesite, iron ore, copper, gold, pyrites, salt, fluorspar, hydropower Coal,lead,iron ore, copper,gold,sald,etc.
What are Haiti's natural resources?
Bauxite, copper, calcium carbonate, gold, marble, hydropower
How was hydropower invented and how was it used today?
the hydropower was used by greeks and in 250 b.c
Is Hydropower Accepted today?
yes
What do people use to create hydropower?
people
How do you turn hydropower in to an energy you can use?
nothui
What is the main use of hydropower?
creates electricity
What kind of eletirc do they use in Costa Rica?
HydroPower
Are there any famous scientists who have worked on hydropower energy?
Nikola Tesla was a famous US physicist that created mechanical energy which is used today in hydropower. He invented this machine in 1856.
How many people use hydropower?
more 150 countries use this resource.
Do all of the energy consumed today is provided by petroleum coal hydropower and nuclear resources?
yes
Do the costs of Piezoelectric Hydropower make it prohibitive for common use?
no.
Why do people use hydropower?
Because it is available, and because it is clean.
What does hydropower do?
Hydropower creates electricity.
