Only a small amount of cerium oxide nanoparticles is needed because the nanoparticles
1) are elements
2) are very reactive
3) have a high surface area to volume ration

Have a high surface area to volume ratio

Firstly, the water in the dams hold gravitational potential energy as they are above ground level. the gravitational potential energy is then transferred to kinetic energy as it falls, spinning the turbinethe turbine then spins the generator, which is a large magnet surrounded by metal coils. by doing this, the generator generates electricity. in this action, the energy transfer taken place is kinetic to electric energy