Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

Fig. 5.1 illustrates a wind turbine.
(a)[3]

Describe the way in which the wind turbine generates electrical energy.

(b(i))[1]

State one disadvantage of using wind turbines instead of coal-fired power stations.

(b(ii))[2]

State two advantages of using wind turbines in place of coal-fired power stations.

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