Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Chapter
Energy Resources and Electricity Generation
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Question 31
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The table shows the start-up cost and annual electricity output for different renewable energy resources used in a town.
Resource Start-up cost (thousand $) Annual output (MWh) Wind turbine 80 180 Solar farm 60 100 Hydroelectric 150 350 (a)[1 mark]Which resource gives the highest annual electricity output?
(b)[2 marks]Which resource has the lowest start-up cost per 1 MWh annual output? Show your working.
Question 32
1 mark · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Name one example of a renewable resource used to generate electricity that does not produce greenhouse gases during operation.
Question 33
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State the form of energy that solar heating panels absorb from the Sun to heat water.
(a)[1 mark]State the form of energy that solar heating panels absorb from the Sun to heat water.
(b)[0 marks]Question 34
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of the following is an important design feature to increase the efficiency of a solar heating panel?
- A.The panel faces towards the Sun
- B.The panel is placed in a shaded area
- C.The pipes are painted white inside
- D.The panel is covered with thick metal plates
Question 35
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why the pipes inside a solar heating panel are usually painted black.
Question 36
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A solar heating panel is used to heat water in a tank.
(a)[1 mark]State one way you could maximise how much sunlight falls on the panel in a day.
(b)[1 mark]State how the water is heated as it flows through the panel.
(c)[1 mark]Give one reason why the panel is insulated at the back.
Question 37
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Consider a location in the northern hemisphere using solar heating panels.
(a)[1 mark]Which direction should panels face for best heating?
(b)[1 mark]Explain why this direction is chosen.
Question 38
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one reason why solar heating panels only provide small quantities of hot water.
Question 39
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The diagram shows a solar heating panel used on a house.
Simple solar heating panel (a)[1 mark]Label on the diagram: i) The flow direction of water in the pipe
(b)[1 mark]State how the panel should be angled relative to sunlight for maximum efficiency.
Question 40
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Give one way using solar heating panels helps protect the environment.