WOW Institute of Physics哇物理研究所.pptVIP

Energy for the future Generators Use energy to generate electric currents. A moving magnet pushes the electrons along a wire. The energy used to move the magnet is carried by the electric current. A power station Steam from nuclear energy Nuclear reactors can be used - to split atoms - to release energy - to boil water – to make steam - to turn the generators. Steam from the Earth Energy from the Earth In some countries energy from the Earth can be used to boil water to turn generators. This does not cause pollution and will not run out. Electricity from waste Vegetation and animal dung give off energy as they rot. This can be used to heat homes and greenhouses directly. Also waste can be burned - to boil water - to make steam - to turn generators. Waves Energy from waves can be used to turn generators. We have lots of waves in the seas around the UK. We can make a windmill When you blow the windmill it turns. The moving air pushes the blades round. Wind can turn generators Now modern wind turbines are used to turn generators. Do not pollute the air. Wind is not used up. But sometimes the wind does not blow. Energy from the Sun The space station has huge solar panels Fusion Makes the Sun shine. Scientists are finding ways to get huge amounts of energy. when small atoms join together, energy is given out – like in the Sun. Will not run out. Does not pollute the air. The future? Not possible for another 20 years! * * * * Electricity Generation - Part 2 magnet Coil of wire torch bulb The inventor of the generator Michael Faraday 1791-1867 invented the generator in 1831. What do we need to make a generator for a power station? Strong magnets Lots of wire then lots of energy to turn the generator. Generators in power stations supply electricity to factories, homes and schools. These generators are in power stations and are huge! Factories, homes and schools need huge amounts