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What is the Ohms law equation?

V = I x R

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Burning fossil fuels releases sulfur oxides, what negative environmental effect is caused by sulfur oxides?

Acid rain

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What is the function of a step up transformer?

To increase the voltage of a supply to reduce energy loss in the cables.

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What type of supply does a coal power station produce, A.C or D.C?

A.C

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seesaw

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rocket

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shark

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banana

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Name 3 renewable sources of energy used to generate electricity

wind, wave, solar, geothermal, hydro (gravitational potential energy), bio fuels

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thief

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seesaw

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gift

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baam

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Which of the two types of bulb is more efficient?

LED

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trap

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shark

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rocket

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baam

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What is the name of the network of cables and transformers that bring electricity to our homes?

The national grid

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Name 3 fossil fuel energy sources, used to generate electricity.

Coal, Oil, Natural gas

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Will a bird be electrocuted if it sits on a national grid cable?

No, if it is only touching the live wire, it is not completing a circuit so no current flows.

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Why is the voltage stepped up to nearly 400 kV whilst the electricity travels across the cables in the national grid.

To reduce energy lost by heating in the cables.

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What is the difference between an A.C supply and a D.C supply?

D.C one direction, constant size. A.C changing direction and changing size.

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What colour is the earth wire in a plug?

Yellow and green

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When using a toaster, which type of transferred energy is being wasted?

Light

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