IV. Generator Questions
3. Your goal is to make the light bulb light up the brightest. What are four things you can do to make the light bulb be the brightest?
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4. A hydroelectric dam is used to make electricity. It works the same as our simulation to create electricity. Water spins a magnet within a coil of wire to create a current of electricity, which we then send out to homes everywhere. Using the image below and your knowledge of Generators, list 3 things we could do to build a Hydroelectric Dam that creates the most electricity?
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3. Four things that can be done to make the light bulb the brightest are:
- Increase the voltage supplied to the light bulb
- Use a higher wattage/light intensity light bulb
- Clean the light bulb to remove any dirt or dust that may be blocking the light
- Ensure a good connection between the light bulb and the power source to minimize resistance and maximize current flow
4. Three things that can be done to build a hydroelectric dam that creates the most electricity are:
- Increase the flow rate of water to spin the magnet faster, thereby generating more electricity
- Increase the strength of the magnetic field within the coil of wire, either by using stronger magnets or increasing the number of coils
- Optimize the efficiency of the generator by reducing friction and resistance in the system, such as using high-quality bearings and reducing electrical resistance in the wiring.