Generating Electricity Flashcards
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Electric Generator:
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- Device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
2
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Types of Generators:
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AC generators produce alternating current; DC generators produce direct current.
3
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Turbine:
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A device that converts the energy of moving fluids (water, steam, wind) into mechanical energy.
4
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Fossil Fuel Power Plants:
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Power plants that burn coal, oil, or gas to generate electricity.
5
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Nuclear Power Plants:
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Power plants that use nuclear reactions to produce steam for electricity generation.
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Renewable Energy Sources:
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Sources like solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.
7
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Transformer:
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Device that changes the voltage of alternating current
8
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Transmission of Electricity:
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The process of moving electrical energy from power plants to homes and businesses.
