National Grid Flashcards
1
Q
What is the National Grid?
A
The NG is the network of pylons and cables that covers the whole of Britain, getting electricity to homes everywhere.
2
Q
What are transformers?
A
The transformers have to step the voltage up at one end (step-up transformer), for efficient transmission, and then bring it back down to safe, useable levels at the other end for consumers (step-down transformer).
