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