water power

"Water power" has been harnessed for centuries to perform mechanical tasks and generate electricity, playing a crucial role in sustainable energy solutions.

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Definition

B2Energy Production

(technical, academic)Energy generated by the movement or flow of water, typically used for producing electricity.

Example

  • Hydroelectric dams are a common source of water power.
  • The village installed a small turbine to harness water power from the nearby river.

B2Mechanical Engineering

(technical)Mechanical force derived from moving water, used to drive machinery.

Example

  • Water wheels were an early form of utilizing water power for milling grain.

B2Physics

(academic)Potential energy stored in water at a height, which can be converted into kinetic energy as it flows downward.

Example

  • The dam stores water at a high elevation, creating potential water power that is released to generate electricity.

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