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प्रश्न
What is hydro energy? Explain the principle of generating electricity from hydro energy. How much hydro electric power is generated in India?
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उत्तर
The kinetic energy possessed by flowing water is called the water or hydro energy.
Principle of a hydroelectric power plant is that the water flowing in high altitude rivers is collected in a high dam (or reservoir). The water from the dam is then allowed to fall on a water turbine which is located near the bottom of the dam. The shaft of the turbine is connected to the armature of an electric generator or dynamo.
At present only 23% of the total electricity is generated by the hydro energy.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
There are four fuels which all contain only carbon and hydrogen. The fuel having highest calorific value will be one which has:
(a) more of carbon but less of hydrogen
(b) less of carbon but more of hydrogen
(c) equal proportions of carbon and hydrogen
(d) less of carbon as well as less of hydrogen
What type of energy is possessed by flowing water?
How has the traditional use of energy of flowing water been modified for our convenience?
The harnessing of which of the following leads to the destruction of large eco-systems?
(a) thermal power
(b) tidal power
(c) hydro power
(d) geothermal power
Give your opinion about whether hydroelectric plants are environment friendly or not?
Wind turbines with capacity are commercially available.
Write whether true or false
Electrical energy can be generated.
Write the advantages of the Hydroelectric Power project.
Explain the stages in electric generation from the given schematic diagram.

In a hydroelectric power plant more electrical power can be generated if water falls from a greater height because ______.
