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?