Electric Generator

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Electric Generator: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as, Conversion of Mechanical Energy to Electrical Energy, Thermal Power Plant, Applications of Windmill and Wind Energy etc.

Important Questions on Electric Generator

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One million cubic meters of water is stored in a reservoir feeding a water turbine. The density of water is 993 kg/m³. If the centre of mass of water is 50 meters above the turbine and losses are negligible, the energy produced by that volume of water is _____.

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A hydroelectric generating station is supplied from a reservoir of capacity 5 × 10-6 cubic meters at ahead of 200 meters. Find the total energy available in KWh if the overall efficiency is 75%?

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What is nuclear power plant used for?

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Briefly discuss the primary function of power plants.

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Explain the working of a windmill. Also mention its uses.

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What do you understand by energy problems?

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How energy problems is affecting the global population?

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What are the disadvantages of solar energy?

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Explain the advantage of solar energy?

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Briefly describe the working mechanism of electrical power generation in nuclear power plant.

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Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms – a process called nuclear _____.

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What does a thermal power plant means? Explain the working of it with the help of a diagram.

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From the following, select the methods which can reduce energy crisis.

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Energy crisis can be reduced by optimal use of fossil fuels.

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What do you mean by energy crisis? How can you solve it?

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Which of the following is not a requirement for site selection of hydroelectric power plant?
 

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Which state of India has the maximum hydroelectric potential?

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What is the process of electricity generation in a power plant?

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Explain the electricity generation in a thermal power plant.

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Explain the working mechanism of a thermal power plant.