Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

A country’s government decides to cut the quantity of fossil fuel burned to produce electrical power.
(a)[2]

State two reasons, other than cost, for cutting the amount of fossil fuel burned.

(b(i))[3]

Describe how a hydroelectric power station generates electrical power.

(b(ii))[2]

State two other disadvantages of using a hydroelectric power station to generate electrical power.

(c)[1]

Suggest one method of storing the electrical energy generated by a wind turbine.

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