Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

Fig. 8.1 is a simplified diagram of a geothermal power station. The labels shown on the diagram are: turbine, generator, cooling tower, steam, cold water.
(a(i))[1]

State the energy source of a geothermal power station.

(a(ii))[2]

Complete the sentence about useful energy transfer in the power station. The generator changes ................................................ energy into ................................................ energy.

(b(i))[2]

State two advantages of a geothermal power station over a coal-fired power station.

(b(ii))[1]

State one disadvantage of using geothermal energy instead of coal in a power station.

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