Created by Alex Howard
over 10 years ago
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Question | Answer |
What is the equation for power? | power = voltage x current |
What are the disadvantages of wind turbines? | Spoil the landscape, need a high wind speed, take up a large area. |
What is the difference between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC)? | Direct current has a voltage which is always the same. It is always in one direction. Alternating current has a voltage that switches smoothly between positive and negative values. |
Why does the National Grid use transformers? | If you increase the voltage, the current decreases. The lower the current, the less heat is produced (hence reducing energy lost). |
Name examples of non-renewable energy sources. | Coal, crude oil, natural gas. |
How can you detect nuclear radiation? | Using a Geiger-Muller (GM) tube. |
What is decommissioning? | Taking a building down after usage. |
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