1.3 National Grid And Global Energy Recourses Flashcards
1
Q
What is the national grid
A
A system of cables and transformers lining power stations to consumers
2
Q
Electricity generation from wind turbine (6 steps)
A
1) wind turbines
2) generator
3) step up transformer
4) national grid
5) step down transformer
6) Consumer
3
Q
Generator
A
Generates electricity
4
Q
Step up transformer
A
Increases current and voltage
5
Q
Step down transformer
A
Decreases current and voltage
6
Q
Consumers
A
House
Factory
7
Q
Voltage of a house
A
230V
