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Paper 4 structured question: Energy

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Energy transformations in a hydroelectric power station.

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Hydroelectric Power Station

In a hydroelectric power station, water is stored in a reservoir at a height. When released, it flows down through turbines, generating electricity.

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    State the type of energy converted when water flows down through the turbines.

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Sankey Diagram of a Heating System

The diagram shows the input energy of 1000 J, with 700 J converted to useful heat and 300 J lost as waste energy.

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    State the percentage of energy that is converted to useful heat.

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