

![]() | Project title | How does a hydroelectric plant produce electricity using water? |
| Difficulty Level | Elementary school | |
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Description | ||
| Hydroelectric facilities are built at the base of dams to take advantage of the high pressure of the water at the bottom of a reservoir. The water pressure is funneled through a tunnel through the dam called a penstock. The water then is focussed on the blades of a turbine. Water pressure of the water turns the turbine, and the turbine turns a generator making electricity. This simple experiment will show you exactly how it works | ||
Materials | ||
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Brief Instructions | ||
| [Please see third-party website for instructions] | ||