Fossil Fuels
Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 1.3.2
Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels (such as coal and oil) are burned to heat a fluid (water), which creates steam and turns a turbine. The turbine rotates, which turns a generator.
Advantages
- Reliable, on-demand electricity.
Disadvantages
- Not renewable.
- Inefficient.
- Contributes to global warming.
Test yourself on Fossil Fuels
Which one of the following is an advantage of fossil fuels?
Which of the following is an advantage of fossil fuels?