Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Energy Resources and Energy Transfers
175 practice questions
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Practice questions
1–10 of 90 · Normal
Question 1
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State the SI unit for each of the following physical quantities:
(a)[1 mark]Energy
(b)[1 mark]Force
Question 2
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of these is the SI unit for power?
- A.newton
- B.kilogram
- C.watt
- D.joule
Question 3
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A cyclist moves at a speed of 8 m/s. The total mass of the cyclist and bicycle is 75 kg.
(a)State the correct SI units for:
(i)[1 mark]mass
(ii)[1 mark]speed
(b)[1 mark]Calculate the kinetic energy of the cyclist and bicycle. Give your answer in standard SI units.
Question 4
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Write down the SI base unit and its symbol for acceleration.
Question 5
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →An electric motor lifts a 50 kg load a height of 5 m in 10 seconds. Gravitational field strength g = 10 N/kg.
(a)[2 marks]Calculate the work done by the electric motor. Include the correct unit in your answer.
(b)[1 mark]Calculate the power output of the motor. State the correct unit.
Question 6
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A force of 6 N acts on an object for 5 seconds. State the SI unit for each of these two quantities.
(a)[1 mark]Force
(b)[1 mark]Time (duration)
Question 7
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A lamp uses 120 joules of energy in 60 seconds.
(a)[1 mark]State the formula for power and the correct SI unit.
(b)[2 marks]Calculate the power output of the lamp.
Question 8
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Complete the table below by filling in the missing SI units for each quantity.
Quantity Unit Mass Distance Energy Question 9
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which method of thermal energy transfer does NOT require particles or matter to move at all?
- A.Conduction
- B.Convection
- C.Radiation
- D.Evaporation
Question 10
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →On a clear night, the temperature inside houses often drops even when windows and doors are closed and no air escapes.
(a)[3 marks]Explain, using ideas of energy transfers, why the inside of the house cools down during a clear night.