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How do tidal power generate electricity?

A. A barrage holds back water during high.The force of the water against the barrage turns the plant's turbines.

B. A barrage stores water during high and low tides,when the water is released ,it turns the plant's turbine.

C. A barrage allows water to flow during high and low tides,This turn's the plant's turbines

D. A barrage stops water from flowing out at low tides,created a force that turns the plant's turbines.

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User Mtx
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B. A barrage stores water during high and low tides,when the water is released ,it turns the plant's turbine.
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User Thomas Lockney
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Answer:

B. A barrage stores water during high and low tides,when the water is released ,it turns the plant's turbine.

Step-by-step explanation:

Tidal power refers to the power inherent in the solar and lunar gravitational effects on the ocean. These effects result in tides and create a current that is strong enough to drive turbines in order to generate electricity.

The tidal power consist of 3 main components:

  • The barrage
  • The sluice gate
  • The turbine generator

The barrage holds water during high and low tides with the sluice gate specifically closing during low tide to create a water level difference that is utilized by the turbine generator to generate power.

The correct option is B.

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