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2007-04-01 06:10:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment
Waves are smaller - driven by wind.... lots of them - frequent - every couple of seconds. No wind - no waves.
Tidal power is water volume that is pulled by the moons gravity.... it will always happen as long as we have a moon - but it only happens 1/day.
2007-04-01 06:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by Georgina T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wave power would use an apparatus that stays in one location and rises and falls with the wave action.
Tidal power would use a system across an opening like a narrow bay or inlet. Tides going in to the shore would force water through turbines. Outgoing tides would force water through turbines going the reverse direction.
2007-04-01 06:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wave power refers to the energy of ocean surface waves and the capture of that energy to do useful work. It's a form of renewable energy. Tidal power is the power achieved by capturing the energy contained in moving water currents tides and open ocean currents. It is also a form of renewable energy.
2007-04-01 06:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by smart_lil_gyrly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋