Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Energy Resources and Energy Transfers
175 practice questions
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11–20 of 175
Question 11
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 12
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Write down the SI base unit and its symbol for acceleration.
Question 13
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 14
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 15
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 16
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 17
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State the main energy store in a stretched elastic band.
Question 18
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which device transfers chemical energy directly to movement energy?
- A.A battery-powered torch
- B.A compressed spring toy car
- C.A solar panel
- D.A microphone
Question 19
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State the principle of conservation of energy.
Question 20
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A kettle transfers 320 kJ of energy to water, and 40 kJ is wasted as heat to the air. Calculate the efficiency of the kettle. Give your answer as a percentage.