Energy and storage systems (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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Why are energy storage systems essential for renewable energy sources like solar and wind?
Why are energy storage systems essential for renewable energy sources like solar and wind?
They are intermittent & not always available
What scale of energy storage does kinetic pumped storage provide?
What scale of energy storage does kinetic pumped storage provide?
National scale, storing large amounts
What key components does a kinetic pumped storage system use?
What key components does a kinetic pumped storage system use?
Hydro-electric dam & 2 water reservoirs
During high demand (daytime), what energy conversion occurs in the turbines?
During high demand (daytime), what energy conversion occurs in the turbines?
Kinetic energy to electrical energy
During low demand (night), what form is energy stored in the upper reservoir?
During low demand (night), what form is energy stored in the upper reservoir?
Gravitational potential energy
What type of energy do batteries convert directly into electrical energy?
What type of energy do batteries convert directly into electrical energy?
Chemical energy
Where do electrons collect in a battery?
Where do electrons collect in a battery?
At the negative terminal
What two materials react in alkaline batteries to produce electricity?
What two materials react in alkaline batteries to produce electricity?
Zinc & manganese dioxide
What is a key advantage of alkaline batteries compared to rechargeable ones?
What is a key advantage of alkaline batteries compared to rechargeable ones?
Higher energy output
What is the main limitation of alkaline batteries?
What is the main limitation of alkaline batteries?
They are single-use only
What materials are used in the most common rechargeable batteries?
What materials are used in the most common rechargeable batteries?
Lithium-ion or nickel-cadmium
How many times can rechargeable batteries typically be used?
How many times can rechargeable batteries typically be used?
Hundreds or thousands of times