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1
Q

How to generate electricity?

A

> a coil of copper rotating around a magnet

>the electrons in the copper gain energy from the magnetic field and move

2
Q

What is the energy transfer of a Fossil Fuel Station?

A

> chemical energy - coal
heat energy - burn coal
kinetic energy - water evaporating and steam rotating a turbine
electrical energy - turbine rotates coal and generates electricity

3
Q

What are the problems with fossil fuels?

A

> cost of fuels means price of electricity increases
release greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4, water vapour)
non-renewable

4
Q

What are the problems with nuclear fuels?

A

> radioactive waste
long time to be used
non-renewable
expensive to keep out of harms way