Physics GCSE
electricity generation
What electricity generation means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of electricity generation
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Reference: AQA
One of the uses of energy resources, alongside transport and heating.
Topics that use electricity generation
- National and global energy resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- comparing resources
- environmental impact
- environmental issues
- evaluating evidence
- fossil fuels
- heating
- limits of science
- non-renewable
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