Power stations gcse physics books

Power stations generate significant heat losses to the environment. You find some way of heating water, to make steam to turn a turbine, which turns a generator. The introductory years often starting as early as year 9 are all about building comprehension and confidence in each topic, progressing up to exam technique, revision and practice in year 11. A power station converts a primary energy source into electricity. Youll discover einsteins two theories of relativity at alevel. Browse cgps secondary 91 gcse and igcse physics books covering edexcel, aqa, ocr and wjec. Gcse power stations outstanding resources teaching resources.

Nuclear power stations and coalfired power stations usually produce the minimum level of electricity required by the national grid over a period of 24 hours. Hydroelectric power and tidal power use falling water to turn the turbines. Gravitational energy stored energy in raised objects. Physics has been revised to meet the requirements of all 2001 gcse specifications. Power 686 w 1 mark if you forgot that power was measured in watts w then, by using the formula, power is joules divided by seconds. Gcse physics revision guide with online edition ag cour parsons, richardm on. When the fossil fuel is natural gas, some power stations dont boil water to make steam but directly use the hot burnt gases to turn the turbine. Describe power as a measurement of how quickly work is being done. In everyday life, there is a wide choice of electrical appliances available to buy. Physics conventional power stations aqa electrical energy is amongst the subjects studied in gcse science.

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Remember that work done is the amount of energy transferred in lifting the ski jumper back to the top. Calculate the power rating of an appliance using the equation. Interpret data to show that the cost of using expensive electrical appliances depends on. See more ideas about gcse physics, physics and physics notes. This is an example paper to help you revise for your exam.

This is an energy transfer diagram for the generation of electricity from a fossil fuel such as coal. Gcse gorillaphysics gcse and a level physics revision. Buy edexcel international gcse physics student book second edition edexcel student books by nick england isbn. Ocr gcse physics p2 energy resources gcse science revision. When the fossil fuel is natural gas, some power stations dont boil water to make steam. Nuclear and coal fired power stations are run all the time because they take the longest time to start up. Power generated watts 0 0 140 900 1100 1160 1160 wind speed kmh 0 2 5 10 12 15 20. Buy ccea gcse physics revision book by roy white isbn. Help with gcse physics, aqa syllabus a as level and a2 level physics. Power stations, step up transformer, step down transformer, houses. To turn the generators we connect them to turbines.

Edexcel international gcse physics student book sample chapter. Aqa gcse 91 physics student book helps to develop the skills. We mustcarefully consider the advantages anddisadvantages of using each energy sourcebefore deciding which energy sources itwould be best to use in any particularsituation. Whilst i get back into the groove of releasing videos, here is a test video for my new sound recording setup.

Isaac physics a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from gcse y11, through to university. This is one of six quizzes on that particular topic and it looks at how conventional fuel burning power stations and nuclear power stations both work. A nuclear power station the animation below shows how electricity is generated in a nuclear power station. Power energy transferred time power work done time power potential difference x current power current x resistance 7 of 31 what is the second equation for power. Gcse science p3 forces for transport revision list maths. This contains cooperative learning, kagan, card sorts, active learning and independent learning. Heres a quick video i made when i was out and about on my bike in the loire. Chemical energy stored energy in fuel, foods and batteries. Revision videos by a students from snaprevise edexcel specific revision videos available best revision websites. The video below shows how a coal fired power station works. The steam produced drives a turbinethat is coupled to an electrical generator. Hey, firstly, id like to commend you on the thought, because physics is probably one of the most challenging subjects to study by yourself.

Alternating current and the national grid mains electricity. Once built energy is free, it can cause problems for animals upstream. This shows you the class timetables, so you can see the pattern while you are scheduling lessons. Gcse physics revision guide with online edition ag cour. Aug 29, 2001 buy gcse physics 4rev ed by duncan, tom isbn. There are similar screens for the staff timetables and for the room timetables. Various energy sources can be used togenerate the electricity we need. Gcse physics how does a power station generate electricity. Pupils are then given a list of statements about all power stations which they need to cut and stick or write into two columns advantages or disadvantages.

That is the general idea of a crossword incase you forgot. Tutorials, tips and advice on gcse physics coursework and exams for students, parents and teachers. The first figure or page number always refers to the gcse physics book. Physics powerpoint presentations physics revision gcse. Electrical energy found in moving or static electric charges. The diagram shows a coal fired power station connected to part of the national grid. We know first hand how overwhelming 91 gcses can be, so were here to help clear the waters. See more ideas about physics revision, physics and gcse physics. Power stations turning a generator produces electricity. A fantastic set of resources for any power station lesson. Wind power uses wind turbines to turn small generators. Aqa gcse physics student book by jim breithaupt isbn.

Fossil fuels, nuclear power, geothermal energy and biomass are all used to boil water to make steam which turns a turbine. If you enjoy physics then find hundreds more videos at a level physics. Knowing how current, charge and power are calculated is extremely helpful in gcse physics when considering electrical circuits. Physics revision site recommended to teachers as a resource by aqa, ocr and edexcel examination boards also recommended by bbc bytesize winner of the iop web awards 2010 cyberphysics a physics revision aide for students at ks3 sats, ks4 gcse and ks5 a and as level. Power stations can be built where the fuel reserves are located for exampme by the sea for cooling.

Most core science gcse syllabi have a section on understanding our choices we have when selecting power stations. I hope you didnt forget becsue for some reason i have to right a description for the people who dont know what a crossword is, i wish you luck in the future. Answers edexcel international gcse physics student book second. The table shows the electrical power generated by the wind for different wind speeds. How does a power station generate electricity some power stations use a primary energy source to heat water. Aqa gcse physics student book sample chapter by collins issuu. Aqa gcse 91 physics teacher pack 9780008158811 isbn 9780008158774 only the student book is approved by aqa and other resources have not been entered into the approval process.

Getting in provides helpful guides for students doing physics gcse revision. Gcse 91 revision guides and exam practice books from scholastic are written by experts and fully matched to the gcse 91 specifications. The uranium fuel rods are inserted into a large mass of moderator and are arrange in the reactor core to form the fuel assembly. Its renewable, no green house gases, individually it dosent produce a lot of power.

We use different energy resources to turn the turbines. Due to the large amount of greenhouse gases coal produces power station require expensive pollution control measures. Physics igcse 2012 exam revision notes by samuel lees and adrian guillot 1. The introductory years often starting as early as year 9 are all about building comprehension and confidence in each topic, progressing up. You are going to come across a huge number of new concepts and ideas that you are going to have to be fluent at explaining and applying to new contexts. See more ideas about gcse physics, physics and gcse science. Free powerpoints to download for your revision and for understanding physics. The heating is done by burning fuels, or using other heat sources. I want to study physics from zero level to graduate level. You probably also know that there is another equation involving both current, i and voltage, v. Gcse science a physics electricity linkedin slideshare. Recall that the unit of power is the watt or kilowatt. The use of gas only to boost electricity production at peak times. Youll waste time in exams and lose marks by referring to einstein.

These will include types of power stations but also smaller scale options like solar. It is suitable for middleability students, but has material for higher achievers, including indepth content for all separate science specifications. The frequency of the electricity depends on how fast the dynamo is spinning. Generators power station generators also produce alternating. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Nuclear power stations gcse physics revision youtube. Gcse science p3 forces for transport revision list. Gcse power stations conventional and nuclear revision. Most power stations work in the same way, we call them thermal power stations.

Can be used with gcse physics for you and other books. Electricity generation gcse gorillaphysics gcse and a level. The national grid connects power stations to homes, workplaces and public buildings all around the country. Gcse physics is going to be one of the most demanding subjects for you. Explain why we may have to rely on biofuelled and solar powered vehicles in the future.

A disadvantage of the national grid is that power is wasted heating the power lines. Electricity generation gcse gorillaphysics gcse and a. Gcse 91 physics extra papers, questions and answers. Including revision guides, revision cards, workbooks and more. Ppt aqa gcse 1a4 generating electricity powerpoint. Covering the main exam boards, revision is made easy for students with a free onthego app, practice questions and stepbystep support.

Comprehensive revision notes for gcse exams for physics, chemistry, biology. Learn about and revise the rate of energy transfer, and calculating power and efficiency with gcse bitesize physics. Topics are differentiated between core material for doublesingle science and extension material for the separate sciences. Generating electricity gcserevision, physics, electricity.

Some power stations use a primary energy source to heat water. The electricity may be produced by a conventional power station turning a generator or. The following pages give the advantages and disadvantages of these processes. They are all designed to transfer electrical energy into other forms of energy, but not all appliances are as efficient as one another. Energy transfer, conservation of energy, machine efficiency, work, energy, and power, kinetic and potential energy, heat transfer, conduction and convection, heat radiation, energy resources, power stations, wind power and hydroelectric power, wave and tidal power, geothermal, wood burning, and solar energy. Elastic energy stored energy in stretched or squashed objects.

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