Describe the energy conversions that occur when water falls on a paddle wheel connectedd to a genera

nico
Asked Feb 02, 2012
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It works like an electrical motor running backwards. The weight of the falling water (approximately 1600 lbs per cubic yard) turns the paddle wheel connected to shaft, thus converting the kinetic energy in the moving water to mechanical energy at the shaft and electrical energy induced into the wiring.
Rob
Answered Feb 03, 2012
Edited Feb 04, 2012

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