Physics for IGCSE & O level - Forces And Energy (Section 2)

  • 1
    Which of the following is an example of the conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy?
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    (C)
    A ball rolling down a hill
  • 2
    What are the disadvantages of generating energy using wind turbines?
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    A
    B
  • 3
    What problem could using biofuels have?
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    (B)
    Can lead to deforestation
  • 4
    What happens to energy when you spend it?
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    (C)
    It transforms into other forms of energy.
  • 5
    What are the environmental problems with hydroelectric power?
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    A
    B
  • 6
    Which of the following has a positive impact on the environment?
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    B
    C
  • 7
    What are the benefits of nuclear energy?
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    (D)
    All of the above
  • 8
    What is an advantage of the Pumped storage scheme?
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    A
    C
  • 9
    What is the energy transformation in a solar panel?
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    (B)
    Light to electrical
  • 10
    What is the main role of a generator in power production?
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    (B)
    To produce electricity
  • 11
    Which of the following is an advantage of using renewable energy resources?
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    (C)
    Reduced environmental impact
  • 12
    Which energy is released when fossil fuels are burned?
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    (B)
    Thermal
  • 13
    What does the phrase "global warming" refer to?
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    (B)
    An increase in the average temperature of Earth
  • 14
    What is the main source of air pollution from burning fuels?
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    (D)
    Sulphur dioxide
  • 15
    Which of the following factors can affect the efficiency of a machine?
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    A
    B
  • 16
    Which energy source is considered a renewable energy source?
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    (C)
    Solar
  • 17
    What does the term 'non-renewable resource' refer to?
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    (B)
    Resources that are not replenished
  • 18
    What does the efficiency of a motor indicate?
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    (C)
    How much useful energy the motor produces compared to the energy it consumes
  • 19
    Which of the following affects the amount of gravitational potential energy an object has?
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    A
    B
  • 20
    Which of these best describes a key challenge when using renewable energy sources?
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    (B)
    Their availability can be inconsistent.
  • 21
    What is the rate at which work is done called?
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    (D)
    Power
  • 22
    What is the SI unit for energy?
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    (B)
    Joule (J)
  • 23
    What does the term "power" represent?
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    (B)
    The rate at which work is done
  • 24
    What happens to the energy from a fast moving object if the object is brought to a stop?
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    (B)
    The energy is converted to heat and sound energy.
  • 25
    What is the definition of work done in physics?
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    (A)
    Force applied over a distance.
  • 26
    What form of energy can be stored as potential energy?
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    (C)
    Gravitational
  • 27
    What type of energy is stored in a stretched or compressed object?
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    (B)
    Elastic potential energy
  • 28
    Which of the following scenarios exemplifies work being done?
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    (C)
    Lifting a box.
  • 29
    What is the main source for energy from the sun?
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    (B)
    Nuclear fusion
  • 30
    What is the environmental impact of using biofuels?
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    (C)
    They reduce carbon emissions
  • 31
    Which of the following best describes a pumped storage scheme?
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    (B)
    Storing water in a reservoir to be released later.
  • 32
    What gases are produced by burning fossil fuels?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 33
    What are the two main inputs for calculating efficiency?
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    (C)
    Total energy input and useful energy output
  • 34
    Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy source?
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    (C)
    Natural gas
  • 35
    What happens to the unused energy in a machine?
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    (C)
    It is converted to heat (usually)
  • 36
    In a thermal power plant, what is the role of the cooling towers?
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    (B)
    To cool the water
  • 37
    What element is primarily involved in the process of 'burning'?
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    (B)
    Oxygen
  • 38
    Which of the following has the least impact on the environment?
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    (A)
    Nuclear energy
  • 39
    In a car engine, which energy transformation takes place?
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    (B)
    Chemical to kinetic
  • 40
    What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?
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    (B)
    PE = m * g * h
  • 41
    In a power plant, what is primarily used to turn the turbines?
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    (A)
    Steam
  • 42
    What energy is stored in batteries?
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    (B)
    Chemical
  • 43
    What are the units used for the calculation of gravitational potential energy (PE = mgh)?
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    (A)
    kg, m/s², m
  • 44
    Which of the following is primarily used to cool steam after it passes through the turbines in a thermal power plant?
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    (C)
    Condenser
  • 45
    Which of the following sources has high safety standards?
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    (B)
    Nuclear
  • 46
    What is the primary source of energy input for most thermal power stations?
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    (C)
    Fossil fuels
  • 47
    What is the main reason for the growing interest in renewable energy sources?
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    (D)
    To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • 48
    What are some of the problems with using shale gas?
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    A
    C
  • 49
    What is the unit of work and energy?
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    (C)
    Joule (J)
  • 50
    What does it mean to say 'work is done'?
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    (C)
    Force has caused something to move.