Gcse Physics Flashcards
What is biofuel
Any fuel taken from living or recently living materials such as animal waste
What is carbon neutral
A biofuel from a living organism that takes in as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as is released when the
Fuel is burned.
What is geothermal energy
Energy released by radioactive substance deep within tye earth
National grid
The network of cables and transformers used to transfer electricity from power stations to consumers
Nuclear fuel
Substance used in nuclear reactors that releases energy due to nuclear fission
Nucleus
Tiny positively charged object composed of protons and neutrons at the centre of every atom
Reactor core
The thick steel vessel used to contain fuel rods conteol rods and moderatir in a nuclear fission reactor
Renewable energy
Energy from natural sources that is always being replenished so it never runs out
