How has the traditional use of energy of flowing water been modified for our convenience?

Traditionally, the energy of flowing water has been used for rotating the water-wheels and for driving water-mills to grind wheat to make flour.

The traditional use of energy of flowing water has been modified for our convenience, by establishing hydro-power plants (or, hydroelectric plant) to generate electricity which is a better and more efficient use of this form of energy. 

In a hydroelectric plant, the flowing water is allowed to fall on the turbine, and then the turbine connected to a generator starts rotating. Thus, the generator starts producing electricity.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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