Secondary electricity Flashcards

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Kinetic energy

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-Kinetic energy spins electrical conductor , it can be created through thermal energy

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2
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2 features of a nuclear power station

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-Control rods , absorb neutrons to control power output
-Generator , produces electricity

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3
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From light energy

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-Photons cause free electrons to flow along a conductor to against a charge , this movement generates electricity

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4
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2 Advantages if using electricity

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-easy to transport
-No polltion is caused when used

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5
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2 disadvantages of using electricity

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-conversion is not very efficient
-Storage is difficult

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6
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2 uses of hydrogen

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-combustion to produce heat
-combination of oxygen and hydrogen for fuels cells producing water and releasing energy

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7
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2 forms of hydrogen storage

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-Compressed gas , disadvantage is energy is required to run compressor
-Liquification at a high pressure and low temperature but energy is required for refrigeration

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