Work, energy and power — Paper 1 · IGCSE Physical Science 0652

25 Which type of power station does not use steam from boiling water to generate electricity? A geothermal B hydroelectric C nuclear D oil-fired

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Answer: B

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26 A man standing at the top of a cliff throws a stone. X Y Which forms of energy does the stone have at X and at Y? energy at X energy at Y A gravitational only energy of motion only B energy of motion only gravitational only C gravitational only gravitational and energy of motion D gravitational and energy of motion gravitational and energy of motion

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Answer: D

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25 Which source of energy uses the production of steam to generate electricity? A hydroelectric B nuclear C tides D waves

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Answer: B

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26 A cyclist travels down a hill from rest at point X without pedalling. The cyclist applies his brakes and the cycle stops at point Y. X hill Y Which energy changes have taken place between X and Y? A energy of motion → heat → gravitational B energy of motion → gravitational → heat C gravitational → heat → energy of motion D gravitational → energy of motion → heat

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Answer: D

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27 A person uses chemical energy to run up some stairs. She stops at the top of the stairs. What has the chemical energy been converted to when she is at the top of the stairs? A energy of motion and gravitational energy B energy of motion and strain energy C gravitational energy and heat energy D strain energy and heat energy

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Answer: C

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27 A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 2 metres onto a table. Whilst in contact with the table, some of its energy is converted into heat energy. What is the highest possible point the ball could reach after bouncing? 4 m A height B ball released from this height C 2 m D 0 table

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Answer: D

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26 A cyclist travels down a hill from rest at point X without pedalling. The cyclist applies his brakes and the cycle stops at point Y. X hill Y Which energy changes have taken place between X and Y? A gravitational potential → internal (heat) → kinetic B gravitational potential → kinetic → internal (heat) C kinetic → gravitational potential → internal (heat) D kinetic → internal (heat) → gravitational potential

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Answer: B

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25 A coal-fired power station generates electricity. Coal is burnt and the energy released is used to boil water. The steam from the water makes the generator move and this produces electricity. Which forms of energy are involved in this process? A chemical, heat, hydroelectric, electrical B chemical, heat, kinetic, electrical C geothermal, heat, kinetic, electrical D geothermal, kinetic, hydroelectric, electrical

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Answer: B

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26 A coal-fired power station generates electricity. Coal is burnt and the energy released is used to boil water. The steam from the water makes the generator move and this produces electricity. Which forms of energy are involved in this process? A chemical, heat, hydroelectric, electrical B chemical, heat, kinetic, electrical C geothermal, heat, kinetic, electrical D geothermal, kinetic, hydroelectric, electrical

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Answer: B

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27 Which source of energy involves a regrouping of atoms? A fuel energy B geothermal energy C hydroelectric energy D nuclear energy

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Answer: A

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28 A pole-vaulter runs up to a jump with his pole straight. He puts one end of the pole down on the ground and the pole bends as he jumps. running jumping pole Which form of energy is stored in the pole because it is bent? A chemical B gravitational C motion D strain

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Answer: D

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27 Which source of energy involves a regrouping of atoms? A fuel energy B geothermal energy C hydroelectric energy D nuclear energy

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Answer: A

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28 A pole-vaulter runs up to a jump with his pole straight. He puts one end of the pole down on the ground and the pole bends as he jumps. running jumping pole Which form of energy is stored in the pole because it is bent? A chemical B gravitational C motion D strain

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Answer: D

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25 Fuels are a source of energy in many power stations. How is chemical energy in fuels released? A conversion from gravitational energy B conversion from strain energy C fission of heavy atoms D regrouping of atoms

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Answer: D

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25 Fuels are a source of energy in many power stations. How is chemical energy in fuels released? A conversion from gravitational energy B conversion from strain energy C fission of heavy atoms D regrouping of atoms

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Answer: D

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26 A student lifts a box from the floor to a shelf. The size of the force used to lift the box affects the total amount of work done by the student. On which other quantity does the work done depend? A the height of the shelf above the floor B the surface area of the box C the time taken to lift the box D the volume of the box

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Answer: A

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26 A student lifts a box from the floor to a shelf. The size of the force used to lift the box affects the total amount of work done by the student. On which other quantity does the work done depend? A the height of the shelf above the floor B the surface area of the box C the time taken to lift the box D the volume of the box

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Answer: A

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26 A toy car without a motor is pushed, then follows the looped track shown. At which labelled point on the track is the energy of motion (kinetic energy) of the car decreasing and the energy of position (gravitational energy) increasing? B C A D start

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Answer: A

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26 A toy car without a motor is pushed, then follows the looped track shown. At which labelled point on the track is the energy of motion (kinetic energy) of the car decreasing and the energy of position (gravitational energy) increasing? B C A D start

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Answer: A

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26 A power station uses nuclear fission to obtain energy. In this process, nuclear energy is first transferred to A chemical energy. B electrical energy. C gravitational energy. D thermal (heat) energy.

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Answer: D

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26 A power station uses nuclear fission to obtain energy. In this process, nuclear energy is first transferred to A chemical energy. B electrical energy. C gravitational energy. D thermal (heat) energy.

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Answer: D

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25 A student lifts a box from the floor to a shelf. The size of the force used to lift the box affects the total amount of work done by the student. On which other quantity does the work done depend? A the height of the shelf above the floor B the surface area of the box C the time taken to lift the box D the volume of the box

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Answer: A

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26 Which form of energy is stored in a stretched spring because it is stretched? A chemical B electrical C light D strain

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Answer: D

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27 A chemical process causes energy to be released. Which type of power station makes use of this type of process? A a gas-fired power station B a geothermal power station C a hydroelectric power station D a nuclear power station

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Answer: A

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25 A student lifts a box from the floor to a shelf. The size of the force used to lift the box affects the total amount of work done by the student. On which other quantity does the work done depend? A the height of the shelf above the floor B the surface area of the box C the time taken to lift the box D the volume of the box

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Answer: A

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26 Which form of energy is stored in a stretched spring because it is stretched? A chemical B electrical C light D strain

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Answer: D

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27 A chemical process causes energy to be released. Which type of power station makes use of this type of process? A a gas-fired power station B a geothermal power station C a hydroelectric power station D a nuclear power station

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Answer: A

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25 The diagram shows a number of stages of a soft ball bouncing. 1 5 2 4 3 Between which two stages does the kinetic energy transfer to elastic (strain) energy? A 1 to 2 B 2 to 3 C 3 to 4 D 4 to 5

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Answer: B

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26 The work done by a force acting on an object depends on the size of the force and« Which phrase completes the sentence? A the distance moved by the object. B the mass of the object. C the shape of the object. D the time for which the force acts.

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Answer: A

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27 The diagram shows a power station used to generate electricity. turbine generator cooling tower steam + cold hot water water What is the source of the energy transferred by the electric current? A coal B gas C hot rocks D oil

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Answer: C

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25 The table gives the weights of four students and the time each student takes to run up the same hill. Which student produces the least power by running up the hill? weight of time taken student / N to run up hill / s A 440 11 B 500 10 C 550 11 D 600 10

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Answer: A

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25 A toy car without a motor is pushed, then follows the looped track shown. At which labelled point on the track is the kinetic energy (energy of motion) of the car decreasing and the potential energy (energy of position) increasing? B C A D start

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Answer: A

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26 A student measures his power output by lifting a load of weight W through a vertical height h. In time t, he lifts the load n times. The student changes one of these variables to increase his power output. Which change produces this increase? A decreasing h B decreasing n C decreasing t D decreasing W

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Answer: C

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23 Which energy does an object possess due to its motion? A elastic (strain) B gravitational potential C kinetic D thermal

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Answer: C

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24 Which energy source is non-renewable? A geothermal B hydroelectric C oil D wind

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Answer: C

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24 The work done by a force acting on an object depends on the magnitude of the force. In order to calculate the work done, which other quantity must be known? A the distance moved by the object B the mass of the object C the shape of the object D the time for which the force acts

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Answer: A

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25 Different energy resources are used to produce electricity. Which resource is the least reliable? A geothermal B hydroelectric C nuclear D wind

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Answer: D

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25 Which energy source is a store of gravitational potential energy? A coal B geothermal C hydroelectric D nuclear

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Answer: C

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25 Which energy source is a store of gravitational potential energy? A coal B geothermal C hydroelectric D nuclear

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Answer: C

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24 In which situation is a 200 N force doing work? A a constant force of 200 N pushing a bicycle along a rough surface B a rope holding a box of weight 200 N at a constant height above the ground C a constant force of 200 N keeping a spring stretched at a constant length D two children, each of weight 200 N, balancing on either end of a stationary see-saw (teeter-totter)

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Answer: A

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25 Four students take different times to do work. Which student produces the smallest power? work done / J time taken / s A 5 000 20 B 5 000 40 C 10 000 20 D 10 000 40

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Answer: B

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