physics Flashcards
1
Q
fossil fuels description
A
fuel burnt, heat boils water into steam, steam turns turbine which turns a generator
2
Q
is fossil fuel reliable
A
very reliable meets base demands easily
3
Q
nuclear description
A
nuclear fuel fission, releases heat, heat boils water into steam, steam turns turbine which turns a generator
4
Q
is nuclear reliable
A
very reliable meets base demands
5
Q
bio-fuel description
A
fuel burnt heat boils water into steam, steam turns turbine which turns a generator
6
Q
is bio-fuel reliable
A
reliable because it can be burnt crops which are easy to grow and alcohol
7
Q
wind description
A
wind pushes past blades which spin which turns a generator
8
Q
is wind reliable
A
unreliable because depends on wind
