====== Big Hydro Demo ======

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===== Description =====

Hydro Power    Classes Used: Phys 100, 101





===== Purpose =====


Demonstrate the concept behind hydro electricity. Show how a water wheel converts energy from falling water into electricity.   



===== Apparatus =====


Big Hydro demo, [[ http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~shaun/xcart/product.php?productid=97&amp;cat=0&amp;page=1 | bucket]]  

Set up:   
This demo sets up well on the two-shelf cart. Fill jug (1/4 full is plenty) with water and place it on top shelf. Place empty bucket on lower shelf and place the exit tubes inside. Turn handle to start water flow; LEDs in house will light up as wheel turns.  



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===== Notes =====


A pump is also available to demonstrate how hydro companies use excess power to pump water back up to the reservoir.

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