The National Grid Flashcards
1
Q
What is the national grid?
A
The process of transporting electricity around the UK from the power stations to our homes.
2
Q
What are the key features of the national grid?
A
Power station, Step-up transformer, Overhead cables, Step-down transformer, Home, Industry.
3
Q
What is the job of a Step-up transformer?
A
Used at power stations to produce the very high voltages
4
Q
What is the job of a Step-down transformer?
A
Used locally to reduce the voltage to safe levels
