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GCSE - OCR 21 Century
P3 Radioactive Materials

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 P3 Generating electricity (Fossil fuels)

Syllabus Summary Questions Answers

 

    Specification reference

  • P3.3: How can electricity be generated? 
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  • P3.3: What can be done with nuclear wastes? 

    Learning outcomes

  • To know that fossil fuels are primary source for generating electricity.

  • To know that fossil fuels release carbon dioxide when burned.

    Keywords

  • Coal - gas - carbon dioxide - electricity - turbine - generator.