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Hydroelectricity — Edexcel GCSE Physics Definition | GradeGen

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Hydroelectricity

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Electricity generated when moving water drives a turbine, commonly using water released from behind a dam.

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Edexcel GCSE Physics · 1PH0

Specification 3.13 · Paper 1

Wind, hydroelectricity, tides and sunlight are renewable. Biofuel can also be renewable when new plant or animal material replaces what is used.
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