MYP Physics 3.9 Generation and Transmission of Electricity Flashcards
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What is meant by electricity being an energy carrier rather than a primary energy source?
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Electricity is called an energy carrier because it does not exist naturally in large usable amounts. It must be produced by converting energy from other sources (such as chemical, nuclear, or kinetic energy) into electrical energy, which is then transported and used.