2006-12-31 18:41:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment
both are used to turn turbines, then that kinetic energy is converted into electricity by using a motor in reverse
2007-01-04 18:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Sun heats up the land and results in wind forming. The wind drives windmills or wind generators. These produce mechanical or electrical energy.
Potential energy is stored in the water contained in reservoirs high in the hills. When water is released, it flows down pipes and gains kinetic energy. This is used to turn turbines and to generate electricity.
2006-12-31 18:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by njds13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both use kinetic energy to turn a turbine that rotates a generator. The wind is usually used to turn a windmill and water is usually dammed and the pressure is used to turn a water turbine.
2006-12-31 18:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They turn a turbine, which is somehow attached to a magnet. Electricity is generated by the turning magnet, since a changing magnetic field induces a current.
2006-12-31 18:45:57 · answer #4 · answered by bictor717 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont u study physics, its a work of magnets,magnetic fields and e.m.f also mechanical energy, rotation. add me if u want to know the whole details friend_zahid_bd@yahoo.com
2006-12-31 18:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Myth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are used to rotate the turbine and produces electricity
2006-12-31 18:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by genius sonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dunno
2006-12-31 18:42:58 · answer #7 · answered by Wow! I have a pig nose! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋