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How do fossil fuel powered power stations and solar powered power stations generates electricity?

In fossil fuels powered power stations fossil fuels (such as coal) are burnt to generate heat. This heats is used to heat a large amount of water and turn it into steam. The movement of the steam cause...

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Answered by Sivarjuen R. Physics tutor
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Why does the temperature of a body stay constant during a change of state?

In order to answer this question it is important to remember that an atom has energy in two forms: kinetic (energy that allows the atom to move) and potential (energy that is stored in the bonds betwee...

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Answered by Arthur B. Physics tutor
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What is constant acceleration?

The definition of acceleration is the rate of which an object's velocity changes.

Acceleration = Change in Velocity ÷ Time

Therefore, constant acceleration ...

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Answered by Emily O. Physics tutor
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A car accelerates in 12s from 10m/s to 50m/s. Calculate its acceleration.

Firstly, write down the information you know. 

S (displacement) - unknown 

U (inital speed) - 10m/s

V (final speed) - 50m/s

A (acceleration) - we...

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Answered by Yasmin A. Physics tutor
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A hair dryer uses 2000J in 5 seconds when on full power. The power used is?

we are told that E = 2000J  and t = 5s  we need to find P

recall which formula used energy, time and power 

P = E/t 

sub in values 

P = 2000/5 

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Answered by Tom F. Physics tutor
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