Energy /

Question 1

Energy generation

Answer 1

• Fossil fuels

* Renewable energy

Question 2

Fossil fuels

Answer 2

Most forms of electricity production involve rotating a turbine which turns a generator. Fossil fuels are burned to create heat which in turn superheat water. The resulting steam is used to rotate turbines which are linked to a generator to provide us with a supply of electricity.

Question 3

Renewable energy

Answer 3

In the case of wind, water and hydroelectric energy production, the energy harnessed from the wind, waves or falling water is converted into mechanical energy which directly rotates the turbine. A generator then converts the mechanical energy from the turbine in to electrical energy.

Question 4

Kinetic energy

Answer 4

Kinetic energy is involved in motion. Any object in motion has kinetic energy - a ball thrown, a person walking, an object falling.