Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

Water stored behind hydroelectric dams provides an example of a renewable energy source. Electrical power is produced from the energy store in nuclear fuels. Fig. 4.1 presents an energy flow diagram showing energy being transferred from the nuclear store.
(a(i))[1]

State the meaning of the term renewable energy source.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of one further renewable energy source.

(b(i))[1]

From Fig. 4.1, calculate the percentage of energy lost to thermal and kinetic energy stores.

(b(ii))[1]

Using Fig. 4.1, calculate the percentage of energy converted into electrical working.

(c)[2]

Electrical power is also produced from water stored behind hydroelectric dams. State two disadvantages of producing electricity from the water behind hydroelectric dams compared with using the energy store in nuclear fuels. Ignore construction and maintenance costs.

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