Question

Write the energy consersion that take place in a hydropower plant

Answer 1

A turbine converts the kinetic energy of falling water into mechanical energy. Then a generator converts the mechanical energy from the turbine into electrical energy.

Answer 2

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$\boxed{\textbf{Hydropower Plant}}$

The power plants which convert the $\bold{Kinetic\:Energy}$of flowing water into $\bold{Electrical\:Energy}$are called as hydropower plants.

Electricity produced by hydropower plants is called hydroelectricity.

$\textbf{\underline{Advantages}}$

● environmental friendly.

● resource required is free of cost i.e.,water

● renewable source of energy.

● construction of dams helps in controlling flood and help in irrigation.

$\textbf{\underline{Disadvantages}}$

● Decreases the fertility of the soil.

● A large population is displaced.

● Affects the fisheries.

● Changes cropping patterns of many farmers.