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I have this clock which if u fill with water will start working! How dus it work
So its powered by a dissolving hunk of zinc? That was my guess too...brewnog said:The water isn't the source of the power. The electricity is being produced by the difference in electrode potentials of the anode and the cathode which are inserted into the water (or potato). It's just a battery, it looks a little bit different, but the clock draws a very small amount of current anyway.
Electricity from water, also known as hydroelectricity, works by harnessing the energy of flowing water to spin a turbine, which in turn powers a generator to produce electricity. This process is called hydroelectric power generation.
The source of the electricity produced by water is the kinetic energy of flowing water. This energy is a result of the gravitational pull of water as it flows from a higher to lower elevation.
The main components involved in producing electricity from water are a dam or reservoir, a turbine, and a generator. The dam or reservoir controls the flow of water, the turbine converts the kinetic energy of the water into mechanical energy, and the generator converts this mechanical energy into electricity.
Yes, electricity from water is considered a renewable source of energy. This is because the water used in hydroelectricity is constantly replenished by the water cycle, making it a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of energy.
There are several advantages of using electricity from water. It is a clean source of energy, meaning it does not produce harmful emissions. It is also reliable and can be easily controlled to meet the demand for electricity. Additionally, hydroelectric power plants have a long lifespan and can also be used for other purposes such as flood control and irrigation.