Exploring Energy & Energy Transfer

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GCSE Higher
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Exploring Energy & Energy Transfer

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Grade GCSE Higher
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Answer all questions. Show your working where appropriate.
1.
Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?
[1 mark]
AA moving car
BA stretched rubber band
CA charged battery
DA piece of coal
2.
True or false: Energy can be created or destroyed.
[1 mark]
3.
Explain what is meant by 'conservation of energy'.
[2 marks]
4.
What is the primary energy transfer when a lamp is switched on?
[1 mark]
AElectrical to light
BChemical to thermal
CMechanical to chemical
DLight to sound
5.
Match the following terms to their definitions:
[3 marks]
1. Potential Energy
2. Kinetic Energy
3. Thermal Energy
AEnergy stored due to position or state
BEnergy related to temperature
CEnergy of motion
6.
True or false: Thermal energy is a type of potential energy.
[1 mark]
7.
Calculate the gravitational potential energy of an object with mass 5 kg at a height of 10 meters. Use the formula: GPE = mgh (where g = 9.8 m/s^2).
[3 marks]
8.
Order the steps of energy transfer in a hydroelectric power station:
[3 marks]
1
2
3
4
5
9.
Fill in the blank: Energy is transferred when a force is applied over a _____
[1 mark]
10.
Describe how energy is transformed in a battery-powered flashlight.
[2 marks]
11.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy as a renewable energy source compared to fossil fuels.
[6 marks]

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Created
12/30/2025
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