Karteikarten: Understanding Electric Energy Generation — 10 Karten

Generator — principle?

Electromagnetic induction from moving magnet and coil

Electric energy — source?

Movement of electrons via generators.

Electric energy — how produced?

Mechanical energy converted via generators

Generators — role?

Convert mechanical energy to electrical energy.

Main energy sources?

Thermal, hydroelectric, wind, solar, nuclear

Electromagnetic induction — occurs when?

Magnet moves relative to coil.

Renewable sources — examples?

Solar, wind, hydro.

Nuclear power — disadvantage?

Produces hazardous waste.

Solar panels — function?

Convert sunlight directly into electricity.

Hydroelectric power — source?

Water flow turns turbines.