Question 18
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A 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B 1 and 2 only are correct
C 2 and 3 only are correct
D 1 only is correct

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Describe how useful energy may be obtained, or electrical power generated, from: (a) chemical energy stored in fossil fuels (b) chemical energy stored in biofuels (c) hydroelectric resources (d) solar radiation (e) nuclear fuel (f) geothermal resources (g) wind (h) tides (i) waves in the sea including references to a boiler, turbine and generator where they are used

Describe a simple form of a.c. generator (rotating coil or rotating magnet) and the use of slip rings and brushes where needed