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Sources of Energy — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceSources of Energy2 Marks
Question
Describe how hydro-energy can be converted into electrical energy. Write any two limitations of hydro-energy.
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Answer

Hydropower plants capture the energy of falling water to generate electricity. 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.There are following limitation of Hydropower plants:
  1. Huge amount of water to be stored with a dam.
  2. Locations suitable for such dams are limited in nature.

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