Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

A nation must construct new power stations so that electricity is available for homes and industry. One kind of power station is a coal-fired power station.
(a)[4]

Describe the way the energy stored in coal is used in a coal-fired power station in order to generate electrical energy.

(b)[1]

Explain what is meant by not very efficient.

(c)[2]

Apart from cost and efficiency, give two further reasons why a coal-fired power station should not be built.

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