Steam turbine

A steam turbine is a machine that uses the power of steam (hot water in a gas form) to turn a wheel that has many blades on it. The blades spin around very quickly, like a fan, and this spinning motion is used to make electricity. This electricity can then be used to power things like buildings, lights, appliances and machines. The steam turbine works by using the pressure of the steam to make the wheel turn faster and faster, like a wind turbine. In this way, steam turbines can convert the energy of the steam into useful energy, like electricity.