This is where electricity is distributed from power stations which allows distant power stations to be used. It also allows a mix of different energy resources to be used efficiently to supply the country’s electricity, whatever the local demand.
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Why do we need a National Grid?
It provides; a reliable, secure energy supply, high voltage power lines that connect all the power stations to the consumers and it can change the electrical supply to match the changing demand
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What is Electrical Power?
It is a measure of the rate that electrical energy can be transformed into other more useful forms of energy
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What is the equation for calculating electrical power?
electrical power = voltage x current
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What is the mains voltage in most UK houses?
230V
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Card 2
Front
Why do we need a National Grid?
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It provides; a reliable, secure energy supply, high voltage power lines that connect all the power stations to the consumers and it can change the electrical supply to match the changing demand
Card 3
Front
What is Electrical Power?
Back
Card 4
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What is the equation for calculating electrical power?
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