Conclusion
The purpose of this experiment was to find an alternative energy source for the vastly depleting fossil fuels. The reason we chose to do this experiment is because if people know there is a sufficient environmentally friendlier energy source compared to burning fossil fuels; people will then have a choice as to what they think should be used as the world’s energy source.
Our hypothesis was if a non-stopping water source is used and applied to a water wheel then energy will be created because the water will cause a rotation thus creating energy. Using this hypothesis we constructed a device that converted hydropower into energy. This can be seen in our experiment as the nut is raised towards the top of the bucket as the water is transformed into energy by the water wheel.
Whilst this water wheel worked with terrific results it is still to be seen whether a similar design could be used on a much larger scale and produce enough electricity to support/power an entire city. So, until a larger model is created and tested (and is successful) or the fossil fuels run out, powering a town with the hydropower water wheel will remain a possibility more than a reality.
Our hypothesis was if a non-stopping water source is used and applied to a water wheel then energy will be created because the water will cause a rotation thus creating energy. Using this hypothesis we constructed a device that converted hydropower into energy. This can be seen in our experiment as the nut is raised towards the top of the bucket as the water is transformed into energy by the water wheel.
Whilst this water wheel worked with terrific results it is still to be seen whether a similar design could be used on a much larger scale and produce enough electricity to support/power an entire city. So, until a larger model is created and tested (and is successful) or the fossil fuels run out, powering a town with the hydropower water wheel will remain a possibility more than a reality.