Explain what the energy of motion is:, The energy possessed by moving objects. , Why do wind and water have energy of motion when they spin turbines?, Wind and water have the energy of motion because they are moving from the spinning turbines., What is a generator?, A machine that transforms the energy of motion into electricity., What happens to the electricity after it is generated?, The electricity is transferred as current through wires to places such as homes, schools, and offices., What can electricity be used for?, To produce motion, sound, heat, or light., How are the water turbines used to produce electricity?, As water flows over the blades of the turbines, they spin. These spinning blades have energy of motion because they are moving. This energy runs a generator, which changes the energy of motion of the moving blades into electricity. , What is the power provided by moving water called?, It is called hydroelectric power..

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