P2b-generating electricity

Question 1

What kind of current does a generator produce?

Answer 1

Alternating

Question 2

What kind of current does a battery produce?

Answer 2

Direct

Question 3

How to increase dynamo effect to increase size of current?

Answer 3

• move magnet closer to the wire
• move magnet faster
• use a stronger magnet
• use more cos of wire

Question 4

What are the main stages in the production and distribution of electricity?

Answer 4

1) source of energy
2) power station produces electricity
3) national grid of power lines connecting station to consumers
4) consumers are homes, factories, offices and farms

Question 5

How is electricity generated at a conventional power station?

Answer 5

• burning fuel
• producing steam
• spinning a turbine
• turbine turns generator

Question 6

How do you generate electricity using the dynamo effect?

Answer 6

By moving the coil or magnet