This question is about four methods used to generate electricity.
Which method has a correct description?
| Method | Energy source is renewable | Is reliable (can generate on demand) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | a wind turbine | no | yes |
| B | a gas-fired power station | no | yes |
| C | a nuclear power station | yes | yes |
| D | a solar panel | yes | yes |
A
B
C
D
533 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.7 Energy, work and power, covering 1.7.1a Energy stores and energy transfers, 1.7.1b Conservation of energy, 1.7.1c Kinetic and gravitational potential energy, 1.7.2 Work done, 1.7.3 Energy resources, 1.7.3a Energy resources and electricity generation, 1.7.3b Nuclear fusion as an energy source, 1.7.3c Efficiency of energy transfer, and 1.7.4 Power. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.