Flashcard on Generators and Turbines

Front

Generator

Back

A machine that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy

Front

How is a turbine the opposite of a fan?

Back

A turbine uses wind to make electricity, while a fan uses electricity to make wind.

Front

How do batteries work?

Back

They store chemical energy to be converted to electrical energy.

Front

Which types of energy are used when a toaster oven toasts bread?

Back

Heat and electrical

Front

Which of the following is not commonly used to produce electrical energy?

• Mechanical energy
• Light energy
• Chemical energy
• Sound energy

Back

Sound energy

Front

What is the primary function of a solar panel?

Back

To convert light energy into electrical energy.

Front

What type of energy transformation occurs in a hydroelectric power plant?

Back

Mechanical energy from moving water is converted into electrical energy.

Front

What is the role of a transformer in an electrical circuit?

Back

To change the voltage of electrical energy for efficient transmission and distribution.