Physics GCSE
turbine and generator
What turbine and generator means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of turbine and generator
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The steam turns a turbine, which turns a generator.
Topics that use turbine and generator
- Nuclear fission (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- chain reaction
- control rods
- energy released per fission
- energy transfer to thermal store
- fissions per second
- kinetic energy of fragments
- meltdown
- moderator and coolant
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