Energy: past paper questions
Real questions on energy
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- 0625/31 · May/June 2026 · Q4a(i)[1]
Give the name of the energy store that increases as the wheel turns faster.
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q3a(ii)[2]
Calculate the energy required to increase the temperature of 18 kg of water from 15 °C to 38 °C. energy = J
See it on the paper → - 0625/43 · May/June 2026 · Q1b[2]
A small aircraft travels at a constant speed of 60 m / s. The mass of the small aircraft is 820 kg. Calculate the energy E k in the kinetic store of the aircraft. E k = J
See it on the paper → - 0625/43 · May/June 2026 · Q3b(ii)[3]
At height h, the balloon has gained 120 kJ of energy in the gravitational potential store. The mass of the balloon is 2.5 kg. Calculate the height h. h = m
See it on the paper → - 0625/43 · May/June 2026 · Q11b[2]
Complete the sentence about energy transferred from the Sun. The Sun radiates most of its energy in the infrared, visible and
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · February/March 2026 · Q3a[2]
Figure 3.2 shows the energy transfer diagram for the solar panel charging the mobile phone. energy stored in battery light energy reaching solar panel light energy energy transferred to surroundings reflected from solar panel Figure 3.2 Complete the energy transfer diagram.
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · October/November 2025 · Q3a[2]
State the principle of conservation of energy.
See it on the paper → - 0625/41 · October/November 2025 · Q1b[2]
Calculate the kinetic energy stored in the moving train. kinetic energy =
See it on the paper → - 0625/41 · October/November 2025 · Q3a[2]
Describe the energy transfer in the solar cell.
See it on the paper → - 0625/41 · October/November 2025 · Q3b[1]
Suggest how the black coating allows the solar cell to transfer more energy.
See it on the paper → - 0625/41 · October/November 2025 · Q4a[3]
A 12 V, 50 W immersion heater is used to heat 0.15 kg of water in a beaker. The water is initially at a room temperature of 20 °C. The specific heat capacity of water is 4200 J / (kg °C). Calculate the energy supplied to raise the temperature of the water from 20 °C to 58 °C. energy = 4
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(i)[3]
Show that the initial velocity of the tennis ball is 9.9 m / s upwards.
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · May/June 2025 · Q2c[2]
The heavy hammer falls onto the metal rod and pushes it into the ground. Describe the energy transfers from the heavy hammer to the metal rod. Your answer should refer to energy stores as well as transfers between energy stores.
See it on the paper → - 0625/41 · May/June 2025 · Q3a[2]
A skateboarder is initially at rest at point A. The skateboarder then travels through point B and comes to rest at point C. Describe the transfer of energy as the skateboarder travels from A to B to C along the concrete track.
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · February/March 2025 · Q1a[2]
Calculate the spring constant k of the spring. k =
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · February/March 2025 · Q1b[1]
State how the graph shows that this statement is true. (b) A student states that the spring has not reached the limit of proportionality when a force of 4500 N is applied to it.
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · February/March 2025 · Q1c[2]
Springs can be compressed by forces. The spring described by Fig. 1.1 is compressed by a force F and has an extension of –0.025 m. Determine F. F =
See it on the paper → - 0625/12 · October/November 2024 · Q8[1]
What is the useful work done against gravity on one block?
See it on the paper → - 0625/33 · October/November 2024 · Q4a[1]
State the principle of conservation of energy.
See it on the paper → - 0625/33 · October/November 2024 · Q4b(i)[1]
The type of energy stored in the battery is energy.
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates were able to complete the energy transfer diagram to show that chemical energy is stored in the battery and that thermal energy is transferred to the surroundings. Limited responses • Some candidates thought that electrical energy is stored in a battery and others that light energy is transferred to the surroundings.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0625/32 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
Some candidates needed to read the question more carefully as they focused their answer on the lifting of the hammer before it fell onto the metal rod. Only a minority clearly described the transfer between GPE and KE.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0625/32 Q2(c) (Cambridge)
Candidates demonstrated good understanding of the transfer from the gravitational store to the kinetic store and then back again. Some candidates gave incomplete descriptions, stopping at point B. A few candidates noted that there is also an energy transfer to the thermal/internal store. Only the strongest candidates gave a coherent description of all the energy transfers.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0625/41 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
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