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Choose a Page:What is energy?What is a force?Why is the Sun's energy so important?Why are forces important in sports?What is friction?How is sound energy measured?What is nuclear energy?Which forces act on a jet aircraft?What is gravity?Can one form of energy be changed ...How are force and energy measured?What is the difference between mas...*How does a turbine work?* How does a turbine work? A turbine is a machine that uses gas or liquid to make a shaft turn. In a water turbine, water hits or flows through a set of blades on a wheel attached to a shaft. This makes the shaft turn. Turbines are often used to drive electricity generators. A turbine   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Force and Energy