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What happens when water from the upper lake flows downhill through the pipe?

  • Water evaporates before reaching the turbine.
  • Water is pumped back to the lower lake.
  • Water turns the turbine and converts stored energy into kinetic energy. (correct)
  • Water generates heat energy.

What is a key requirement for the energy storage system described?

  • Two lakes with an elevation difference. (correct)
  • The presence of a solar panel.
  • Availability of wind energy.
  • A nearby power grid.

What are scientists currently investigating as a new method for energy storage?

  • Nuclear energy systems.
  • Iron-air batteries. (correct)
  • Hydrogen fuel cells.
  • Lithium-ion batteries.

What effect can the energy storage system have on the environment?

<p>It can negatively impact nearby plants and animals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for scientists to develop better energy storage methods?

<p>To decrease the cost of energy storage. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the method of energy storage mentioned convert kinetic energy?

<p>Through the turning of the turbine. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using iron for battery production?

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Which energy sources could benefit from improved energy storage methods?

<p>Solar and wind energy sources. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does kinetic energy refer to in this context?

<p>Energy due to motion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation of the described energy storage system?

<p>It may not be feasible in locations without appropriate elevation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of modern batteries compared to the first batteries invented by Alessandro Volta?

<p>They are smaller and can store more energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is primarily stored in flywheels?

<p>Kinetic energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of energy storage discussed?

<p>Hydrogen fuel cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do flywheels help in energy storage?

<p>By using energy to spin and then releasing it when required. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenge do scientists face with current battery technology?

<p>Batteries are often heavy and expensive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the turbine in pumped water systems?

<p>To convert kinetic energy back to electrical energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one primary environmental concern associated with battery production?

<p>Mining for materials can damage ecosystems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process begins the energy storage in a flywheel?

<p>Energy is used to make the wheel spin. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using batteries for energy storage?

<p>They can be heavy, expensive, and environmentally harmful. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical method of energy storage involves two lakes at different elevations?

<p>Pumped hydro storage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Energy Storage

Methods of saving energy for later use.

Batteries

Devices that store energy using chemical reactions.

Flywheels

Spinning wheels storing energy as motion.

Kinetic Energy

Energy of motion.

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Renewable Energy

Energy from sources that naturally replenish.

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Alessandro Volta

Italian scientist who invented early batteries.

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Hydropower (water storage)

Storing energy by using water to spin turbines.

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Energy Transfer

Moving energy from one place to another.

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Flywheel Energy Storage

Using spinning wheels to store energy as motion energy

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Battery Limitations

Current batteries are heavy, expensive, and may cause environmental issues

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Hydroelectric energy storage

Storing energy by pumping water uphill to a higher reservoir, then releasing it to generate electricity.

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Energy storage methods

Different ways to save energy for later use.

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Pumped hydro

A method of storing energy using two lakes at different elevations.

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Iron-air batteries

Batteries using iron and air for energy storage, often for towns and cities.

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Elevation difference

The vertical distance between two points.

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Turbine

A machine that converts the force of a fluid into mechanical energy.

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Conversion of energy

Transforming energy from one form to another.

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Study Notes

Energy Storage Methods

  • Humans have always transferred energy, but storing it for later use has been challenging.
  • Batteries store energy chemically.
  • Early batteries were large, messy, and contained liquids.
  • Modern batteries are smaller and store more energy but can be expensive and environmentally impactful.

Flywheels

  • Flywheels store energy as kinetic energy.
  • Ancient people used flywheels to store energy.
  • Flywheels spin, storing energy that can be released later to power generators.
  • They connect to generators to produce electricity.

Hydro-Pumped Energy Storage

  • Water-pump systems store energy by moving water.
  • Two lakes, one high above the other, connected by a pipe.
  • Water is pumped uphill to store energy.
  • When energy is needed, water flows downhill, turning a turbine, which converts the energy.
  • Effective but limited to locations with suitable elevation differences.
  • Impacts on nearby ecosystems possible.

Modern Energy Storage Innovations

  • Iron-air batteries are being researched to provide a cheaper alternative for large-scale energy storage.
  • These batteries use readily available iron and the rusting process.
  • This innovation aims to lower the cost of storing energy produced by renewable sources like the wind and sun.

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