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Wave power
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- 1What is wave power?A wave generator uses the waves to make a floating generator move up and down - the motion turns the generator which then generates electricity. A cable between the generator and shoreline delivers the energy to the grid system.
- 2Advantages of wave power→ Renewable - won't run out
→ No harmful gases released
→ generates a fair amount of electricity if its really wavy. - 3disadvantages of wave power→ they need to withstand storms
→ unreliable
→ lots of cables and buildings needed to connect the generators to the grid
→ spoils coastline
→ tidal patterns may change, affecting marine life and birds
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- Hard. Physics Y9 FlashCards sobre Wave power, criado por Aaishah Din em 06-07-2017.
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- Aaishah Din
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