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Epson Photography Competition at the Department of Engineering 2006 entries

Matthew Zedler: Simple Science: Pelton Wheels and Coils in Lesotho
Matthew Zedler: Simple Science: Pelton Wheels and Coils in Lesotho

Matthew Zedler
Simple Science: Pelton Wheels and Coils in Lesotho

These turbines and coils were made by students at the Bethel Business and Community Development School in rural Lesotho as part of a demonstration. By seeing how electricity could be generated from running water, they got a much better understanding of how science and technology could be used in their everyday life.
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