National Grid/Grid Hardware 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsElectricityGCSEAll boards Created by: OliviaCreated on: 13-04-18 15:34 National Grid A system of cables and transformers that covers the UK. Allows each power station to transfer electricity to many houses and factories 1 of 6 Power station Transfers energy into electricity 2 of 6 Housing estate Transfers electricity into energy 3 of 6 Transmission wire Carries high voltage electricity 4 of 6 Step up transformer Increases voltage. Reduces current and waste heat 5 of 6 Step down transformer Decreases voltage. Increases current 6 of 6
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