Physics plugs, energy

Question 1

Name renewable energy sources

Answer 1

Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Hydroelectric

Question 2

Name non renewable energy sources

Answer 2

Coal, Oil, Gas, Nuclear power

Question 3

Why are renewable energy sources different to non renewable?

Answer 3

They can be made again in a lifetime

Question 4

National Grid

Answer 4

System of pylons and transformers to take energy to the consumer

Question 5

Generator?

Answer 5

generates electricity

Question 6

Pylons

Answer 6

Supports cables

Question 7

Cables

Answer 7

Distributes electricity

Question 8

Transformers

Answer 8

Increases or decreases electricity

Question 9

Transformer made of?

Answer 9

Iron core

Question 10

_volts _hz

Answer 10

230 volts 50 hz

Question 11

National grid prevents energy from being wasted how?

Answer 11

Carries high voltage

Question 12

2 types of energy

Answer 12

A/C, D/C, alternating and direct

Question 13

How to measure reaction time?

Answer 13

Ruler drop test, drop a ruler 2cm above hand, get someone to catch it, lower the number faster the reaction time

Question 14

Fuse protect appliance?

Answer 14

By melting it’s thin wire to prevent current from getting to the wiring

Question 15

Earth wire protect?

Answer 15

Current will go through the earth wire to the ground instead of causing an electric shock

Question 16

7 forms of energy?

Answer 16

Magnetic, Thermal, Chemical, Kinetic, Elastic potential, Gravitational potential, Nuclear

Question 17

Fossil fuels environment impacts

Answer 17

Global warming, nuclear waste, acid rain