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GCSE Physics: Energy transfers in everyday appliances

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  1. What two factors determine how much energy an electrical appliance transfers?

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    The power of the appliance and how long it is switched on for.

  2. What is the equation linking energy transferred, power and time?

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    E = P t (energy transferred = power × time).

  3. What is the equation linking energy transferred, charge flow and potential difference?

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    E = Q V (energy transferred = charge flow × potential difference).

  4. In a circuit, work is done when ? flows.

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    charge

  5. What is the SI unit of energy transferred, E?

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    The joule (J).

  6. What is the SI unit of charge flow, Q?

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    The coulomb (C).

  7. What is the SI unit of power, P?

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    The watt (W).

  8. What is the SI unit of potential difference, V?

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    The volt (V).

  9. How is the power of a circuit device related to potential difference and current?

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    Power equals potential difference multiplied by current (P = V I).

  10. Into which energy store does an electric motor transfer electrical energy?

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    The kinetic energy store (of the moving parts).

  11. Why does a higher power rating mean an appliance transfers more energy per second?

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    Power is the energy transferred per unit time, so a higher power rating means more energy moved each second from the supply to the appliance's stores.

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