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WATER POWER
Waterpower is a valuable source of energy. ... But water used as a source will never be wasted. The earth’s constant flow of water can be harnessed to produce useful mechanical and electric power. ... Blades around the outside of the wheels dipped into the river, and the following water striking the blades turned the wheels. The ancient Romans connected water wheels to grinding stones and used to run the water through streams.
The flow of the water pushes against the wheel and makes it rotate. ... In older times, water wheels were used to grind corn. ... The water is pushed against a series of blades fitted around the rim of the wheel. ... Movement of water is easier than the movement of air. ...
During the Industrial Revolution, large water wheels were used to run the machinery in factories. The power was not completely reliable, however.
Approximate Word count = 706
Approximate Pages = 2.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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