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Hello students, this question is on hydropower energy.
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Hydropower energy is energy obtained from fast flowing or falling water.
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Energy obtained is used to turn turbines that help to generate electricity.
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We have advantages of hydropower energy.
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Number 1, it is a renewable source of energy.
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Number 2, it is a clean energy source i .e.
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It does not result in pollution.
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We have number 3, it is efficient for electricity production.
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We have disadvantages here.
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Number 1, cost to set up a hydropower plant is high.
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We have number 2, displacement of local people.
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Number 3, it may impact local environment.
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For part b, here we have simplified structure of hydropower plant.
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Here we have reservoir, water flows from here, control gate controls the flow of water.
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It flows into turbine and turns turbine and here electricity it is generated, later supplied...