Title: Describe methods of generating electricity.
Course: Electronics Systems I (17106-18) > Section: Introducing Properties of Electricity

Description should include the following methods:

- Chemical and photochemical
  - photovoltaic cells
  - hydrogen cells
  - batteries
- Friction
  - wind turbines
  - water turbines
  - generators (manual and motorized)
- Atomic and sub-atomic interaction
  - piezoelectric effect in ceramic crystals and metals
  - nuclear reactions, including fusion and fission
  - electromagnetic field effect.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What methods are used to generate electricity?
- What are the mathematical and scientific principles related to the generation of electricity?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods to generate and use electricity?
- How is the production of electricity stored, distributed, and measured?
- What are the environmental effects of electricity production?
- What emerging technologies are being used to optimize electricity production?
- What is the purpose of an AC generator?
- How does an alternator generate AC voltage?
- What is the left-hand rule?