8.5.1 - Tidal Energy Harvesting
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Practice Questions
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What is tidal energy?
💡 Hint: Think about the gravitational forces that affect the ocean.
Name one advantage of tidal energy.
💡 Hint: Consider the consistency of tides compared to other energy sources.
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What type of energy is derived from the gravitational pull of the moon and sun?
💡 Hint: Think about what natural forces contribute to tides.
True or False: The Navier-Stokes equations apply only to compressible fluids.
💡 Hint: Consider the different types of fluids in our studies.
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Consider a tidal energy system with a turbine placed in an area of high tidal current. How would changing the turbine's size affect energy generated? Discuss your answer.
💡 Hint: Think about how surface area and flow interact.
Evaluate how varying the gravitational pull from the moon and sun impacts tidal energy generation. Describe the environmental factors involved.
💡 Hint: Consider how the moon's position affects tides.
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