Physics for IGCSE & O level - Forces And Energy (Section 3)

  • 1
    What type of energy transformation occurs in a coal-fired power station?
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    (B)
    Chemical to electrical
  • 2
    What is a major advantage of using wave energy?
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    (A)
    No damage to the environment
  • 3
    What is a consequence of burning coal?
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    (A)
    Creation of sulfur dioxide
  • 4
    Why is wind energy considered a renewable resource?
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    (B)
    Wind is constantly replenished by the sun
  • 5
    What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?
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    (C)
    Elastic (strain) energy
  • 6
    What is one disadvantage of solar energy?
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    (C)
    Intermittent availability
  • 7
    What is one problem with nuclear energy?
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    B
    C
  • 8
    Which of these are necessary to do work?
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    (D)
    A force and a distance
  • 9
    What are the main products in a chemical reaction?
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    (D)
    Heat and light
  • 10
    In a simple energy transformation, where does the lost energy go?
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    (B)
    It converts into heat, sound, or other forms of energy.
  • 11
    What is a problem with using fossil fuels?
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    A
    B
  • 12
    What is the source of energy for geothermal power?
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    (B)
    The Earth's core
  • 13
    What is the main function of a wave power generator?
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    (A)
    To harvest energy from the movement of the ocean waves
  • 14
    What is the relationship between potential energy and height?
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    (C)
    Potential energy increases with height.
  • 15
    Which of the following cause air pollution?
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    A
    B
  • 16
    Which of the following converts solar energy directly into electricity?
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    (B)
    Solar cells
  • 17
    Which are ways that energy can be used?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 18
    What can you use to reduce the impact of burning wood?
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    A
    D
  • 19
    Which of the following is a form of energy transfer?
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    (D)
    All of the above.
  • 20
    Which of the following is an example of potential energy?
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    (B)
    A book sitting on a shelf
  • 21
    What is needed to determine the efficiency of a machine?
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    A
    B
  • 22
    Which of the following is a form of potential energy?
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    (B)
    Stretched spring
  • 23
    What is the main use of fossil fuels in power stations?
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    (D)
    All of the above
  • 24
    In a car engine, what is the initial source of energy?
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    (B)
    Chemical energy
  • 25
    Which of the following is a good example of elastic potential energy?
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    (B)
    A stretched rubber band.
  • 26
    What is the unit of work?
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    (B)
    Joule
  • 27
    What are the disadvantages of using nuclear power stations?
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    (C)
    They create small quantities of radioactive waste
  • 28
    What is the formula for calculating power?
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    (A)
    Work / time
  • 29
    Which of the following are advantages of solar energy?
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    A
    B
  • 30
    Why do nuclear power stations use uranium?
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    (A)
    Because it produces a lot of heat
  • 31
    What will fossil fuels produce when burned?
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    (D)
    All of the above
  • 32
    What is the role of a dam in a hydroelectric power scheme?
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    (A)
    To store water
  • 33
    Which energy source relies on the Earth's internal heat?
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    (C)
    Geothermal energy
  • 34
    What are the units of power?
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    (C)
    Watt (W)
  • 35
    What is the biggest issue with the use of fossil fuels?
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    (C)
    They release greenhouse gases
  • 36
    Which of the following is an environmental problem associated with using tidal energy?
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    A
    C
  • 37
    What is the unit of power?
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    (C)
    Watt
  • 38
    How do power plants generate electricity?
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    (B)
    By spinning a turbine which turns a generator
  • 39
    Which of the following is an example of a bio fuel?
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    (A)
    Ethanol
  • 40
    What is an example of pollution problems?
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    (D)
    All of the above
  • 41
    What is the efficiency formula?
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    (B)
    Useful power output / total power input
  • 42
    What is a source of power that does not rely on fossil fuels?
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    (A)
    Nuclear
  • 43
    What are the benefits of solar energy?
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    A
    B
    D
  • 44
    Which of the following represents a transfer of energy?
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    (B)
    A change in temperature
  • 45
    In the formula W = F × d, what does 'd' represent?
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    (A)
    Distance moved in the direction of the force
  • 46
    What do we call the process of splitting atoms?
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    (C)
    Nuclear fission
  • 47
    What are the advantages of geothermal energy?
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    (A)
    Reliable
  • 48
    How is the energy in the form of light and sound waves described?
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    (D)
    Radiant energy
  • 49
    What type of energy transformation occurs in a coal-fired power station?
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    (A)
    Chemical to electrical
  • 50
    What process does nuclear fission involve?
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    (A)
    Splitting of atomic nuclei