Let's Talk Science Challenge Handbook: Physics

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Please note "How could you design a wind-powered elevator?" is the Design and Build Challenge for this Chapter.

How does nuclear power work?

Generating Electricity: Nuclear Energy ⟶

Learn how electricity is generated at a nuclear power generating station.

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Generating Electricity: Biomass ⟶

Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.

Wind turbine and electrical cord

Generating Electricity: Wind Power ⟶

Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.

Solar power illustration

Generating Electricity: Solar Cells ⟶

Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.

Carillon Hydroelectric Power Station, Saint-André-d'Argenteuil, Quebec

Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power ⟶

Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.

General Electric-Hitachi Power Reactor Innovative Small Module

Redefining Energy with Small Modular Reactors ⟶

Learn about small modular reactor technology and its future in Canada.

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Sarah Elliott-Le Dreff (she/her) ⟶

I lead a team that provides cost, schedule, risk, and reporting services to the Darlington New Nuclear Project, which will build Canada's first grid scale Small Modular Reactor.

Image of a windmill with a cloudy sky in the background.

How could you design a wind-powered elevator? ⟶

Design a device that uses the power of wind to lift a small object.