Difference between revisions of "Wave Power"
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Revision as of 09:11, 9 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Wave Power is an energy resource that uses the movement of waves on the water to generate electricity.
About Wave Power
- Wave Power is a renewable energy resource.
- Wave Power has energy in the kinetic energy store of water waves.
Power
Wave Power can be used to generate electricity.
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| A diagram of a coal power station. |
- 1. Water rises and falls inside a chamber due to the waves.
- 2. The water forces air to rush in and out of a chamber through pipes.
- 3. The air turns a turbine.
- 4. The turbine turns a generator.