Tidal Energy - GCSE Physics

🦊 In this GCSE Physics video, we discuss how tides change throughout the day due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, causing fluctuations in sea levels and storing gravitational potential energy in the water. This energy can be harnessed through tidal energy systems like tidal barrages, which generate electricity by managing water flow as tides rise and fall. While tidal energy is clean and renewable with the potential to produce significant electricity, it poses challenges such as high construction costs, environmental impacts on local wildlife, and limited suitable locations for implementation.

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