Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Nuclear fission is employed in nuclear power stations to produce thermal energy.

(a)[3]

Describe how thermal energy is converted to generate electricity.

(b)[2]

Describe two environmental problems caused by the use of nuclear power stations.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Thermal energy is used to form steam” …