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0653.P1.6.03 — Define power as work done per unit time and also as energy transferred per unit time; recall and use the equations W (a). P = t ΔE (b). P = : past paper questions

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  1. 0653/43 · October/November 2025 · Q8c(i)[2]

    The total energy input to the motor is 150 J. The motor has an efficiency of 66%. Calculate the useful energy output of the motor. useful energy output = J

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  2. 0653/32 · May/June 2025 · Q7d[3]

    On one journey, the tram travels for 0.24 h. The electrical power input to the tram is 55 kW. Energy is supplied at a cost of $0.25 per kW h. Calculate the total energy cost for this journey. total energy cost = $

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  3. 0653/41 · May/June 2025 · Q7a(i)[1]

    Complete Fig. 7.2 to show one energy transfer that occurs. kinetic energy energy in the battery of the moving car

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  4. 0653/43 · May/June 2025 · Q7c(i)[2]

    Calculate the efficiency of the car. efficiency = %

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  5. 0653/32 · February/March 2025 · Q7d[2]

    The power output of the motor is 80 W. Calculate the energy output from the motor in 4.0 s. energy = J

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  6. 0653/43 · October/November 2024 · Q6b(iii)[3]

    Calculate the total power output of the ox. Give the unit of your answer. power = unit

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  7. 0653/12 · October/November 2023 · Q28[1]

    What is its speed?

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  8. 0653/12 · October/November 2023 · Q29[1]

    Which statement about the car is correct?

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  9. 0653/33 · October/November 2023 · Q6a[3]

    Complete the sentences to describe the energy transfers for the wind turbine. The energy of the wind rotates the blades of the turbine. The generator in the wind turbine uses the energy of the rotating

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  10. 0653/22 · May/June 2023 · Q32[1]

    Which equation is correct?

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What examiners said

There were two stages to this calculation. The first stage was finding out how much energy was used, using the equation E = P × t. This gives the amount of energy in kWh, 13.2. The second stage is to find the total energy cost by multiplying the amount of energy, 13.2 by 0.25 to give $3.3. Overall, candidates found this question demanding. Some candidates could have gained partial credit if they h...

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0653/32 Q7(d) (Cambridge)

Candidates frequently recalled that chemical energy is stored in batteries. The unqualified term potential was not accepted. The most common misconception was the suggestion of electrical.

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0653/41 Q7(a)(i) (Cambridge)

Most candidates calculated the efficiency of the car using the power values given.

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0653/43 Q7(c)(i) (Cambridge)

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