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O-LevelPhysicsEnergy & Work5054/11 · May/June 2018 · Q131 Mark

How does an oil-fired power station differ from a nuclear power station?

AGases emitted by hot fuel are emitted into the atmosphere.
BSteam is produced in a boiler using hot fuel.
CThe hot steam is used to turn a turbine.
DTurbines are used to drive an electric generator.

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A: Gases emitted by hot fuel are emitted into the atmosphere.

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Energy & Work, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2018 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 13.

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