Generator Definition
A generator converts energy from one form to another. For example, it can turn wind energy into electricity.
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Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources
Fun Facts
- When flowing water turns a waterwheel, it can power a generator.
- Burning fossil fuels to power generators releases chemicals into the air and water.
- Solar collectors and generators use costly materials that can make them expensive to produce.
Why Do We Need To Know About Generator
Learning about generators helps us understand how we turn one type of energy into another. This is important for making electricity in places like power plants. This process keeps our homes and businesses running.
Knowing about generators is useful in many jobs, like in green energy, car design, especially electric cars like Tesla, and creating better batteries. This knowledge can help you in the future.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- Fossil fuels are sources of energy made from prehistoric plants and animals.
- Non-renewable energy comes from sources that could eventually run out.
- Renewable energy comes from sources that can be easily replenished.
- Renewable energy includes sunlight, wind and water power.
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