Diagram the major components of a water turbine and explain its purpose.

Diagram should include

• the components
• water diversion/pipeline
• turbine/blades/shaft
• tailrace
  
  
• an explanation outlining the overall function of a water turbine
• conversion of mechanical energy associated with moving water to mechanical energy in the form of a rotating turbine and shaft.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is a tailrace?
• What part does mechanical energy play in a water turbine?