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Explain in your own words how we get hydroelectric power.

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Answer:

A hydraulic turbine converts the energy of flowing water into mechanical energy. A hydroelectric generator converts this mechanical energy into electricity. The rotor is attached to the turbine shaft and rotates at a fixed speed.

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