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    Water energy, also known as hydro power, is generated by harnessing the kinetic energy of moving water through a three step process: 1) A dam collects water from a river to build up potential energy; 2) Opening a gate allows the collected water to rush through a sloped pipe, converting potential to kinetic energy; 3) The rushing water spins blades connected to a generator, producing electricity from the kinetic energy.

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    Water energy, also known as hydro power, is generated by harnessing the kinetic energy of moving water through a three step process: 1) A dam collects water from a river to build up potential energy; 2) Opening a gate allows the collected water to rush through a sloped pipe, converting potential to kinetic energy; 3) The rushing water spins blades connected to a generator, producing electricity from the kinetic energy.

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    Water energy, also known as hydro power, is generated by harnessing the kinetic energy of moving water through a three step process: 1) A dam collects water from a river to build up potential energy; 2) Opening a gate allows the collected water to rush through a sloped pipe, converting potential to kinetic energy; 3) The rushing water spins blades connected to a generator, producing electricity from the kinetic energy.

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    Water energy, also known as hydro power, is generated by harnessing the kinetic energy of moving water through a three step process: 1) A dam collects water from a river to build up potential energy; 2) Opening a gate allows the collected water to rush through a sloped pipe, converting potential to kinetic energy; 3) The rushing water spins blades connected to a generator, producing electricity from the kinetic energy.

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    WHAT IS WATER ENERGY?

    Water energy, also known as hydro power, is generated by moving water.


    The kinetic energy in moving water can be transferred into electicity. Heres
    how electricity is made at a hydroelectric power plant.

    STEP 1
    A dam is built to collect water
    (usually on a large river).

    STEP 2
    A gate is opened in the dam to allow
    water to rush into a large pipe. The
    pipe is sloped so that the water moves
    quickly, creating large amounts of
    kinectic energy.

    STEP 3
    The rushing water moves the blades, which
    in turn sends power to a generator.

    THINK AND RESPOND


    Could a hydroelectric power plant be built on
    a lake? Explain why or why not.

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