0654.P1.6.02 — Describe how useful energy may be obtained, 4 Know that radiation from the Sun is the main or electrical power generated, from: source of en: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.p1.6.02 — describe how useful energy may be obtained, 4 know that radiation from the sun is the main or electrical power generated, from: source of en
The newest 14 of 14 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0973/31 · May/June 2026 · Q11b(i)[2]
(i) State the main method of thermal energy transfer through: SAUCEPAN «0.0 .......... Water. .......... ..........
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2026 · Q12a(iii)[2]
Describe the process which causes the release of energy in stars.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2025 · Q12b(iii)[2]
Energy from the Sun travels to Earth by radiation. Satellites in orbit around the Earth can be in direct sunshine for long periods of time. Suggest the colour and texture chosen for the outer surface of a satellite to limit the temperature of the satellite.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2024 · Q12d(i)[1]
Identify two renewable energy sources from the list.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2024 · Q12d(ii)[1]
Identify two non-renewable energy sources from the list.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2023 · Q12c(i)[1]
State the method of energy transfer between the Sun and the Earth.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2023 · Q12c(ii)[1]
State the method of energy transfer through the frame of the bicycle.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q6a(i)[3]
Complete the sentences to describe the energy changes that occur during the generation of electricity in a nuclear power station. Nuclear fission releases energy which heats up water in a boiler. When the turbine and generator are turning, they have energy.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2023 · Q6b[2]
The boiler has an efficiency of 90%. The combustion of natural gas provides an input energy of 1.50 kJ. Calculate the useful energy output from the boiler. useful energy output = kJ
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2021 · Q12b(ii)[1]
Solar energy is a renewable energy source. State one other renewable energy source.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2021 · Q3b(i)[1]
State the method of energy transfer between the Sun and the Earth.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2020 · Q6b[2]
An electric car may be recharged by solar cells. Complete the sentences to describe how a solar cell can provide energy. Light energy from the is absorbed by the solar cell.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2020 · Q6a[2]
Solar cells can be used to generate electricity for a house. State one advantage and one disadvantage, apart from cost, of solar cells. advantage
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2019 · Q12b(ii)[2]
State one advantage and one disadvantage of wind turbines as an energy resource. advantage disadvantage
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What examiners said
This question was answered well with many candidates giving the correct answer.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/42 Q12(b)(iii) (Cambridge)
Many candidates scored one or two marks. Some candidates seemed confused about the energy present in the turning turbine and the generator and suggested wind energy.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/31 Q6(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Efficiency was calculated correctly in the majority of cases. The most common error was to multiply by 90 rather than 0.9 resulting in a power of 10 error.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/41 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
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