8.11: Sources of Voltage and the Electrification of America

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    Almost all electrical power in the United States is created in one of two ways: batteries or generators. (The major exception being solar power, in which the solar panels convert the radiant energy directly into electricity.) In these subsections we will explore each of these ideas, and then look at the history of how we have arrived at the type of power sources we currently rely on the most.

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