Tanker
A tanker is a huge ship. Tankers are often used to carry energy supplies such as oil or gas from one place to another.
Tidal power
The energy in the moving tides can be used to make a turbine turn to make electricity. Tides happen mainly because of the gravity of the Moon pulling on the Earth's oceans. The sea water moves up and down the shore every 12 hours. Tidal power is a renewable energy source.
Transfer
Energy can be transferred in four ways: mechanically, electrically, by radiation (sound and light waves) and by heating.
Turbine
Most power stations use turbines to make their electricity. The turbine is turned by pressure from steam, wind or even flowing water. It rotates a magnet inside coils of wire, which generates electricity to send to homes around the country.
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