IGCSE Energy Transfer and Conservation

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Albert Ng
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A skier walks from the bottom of a ski slope to the top and gains 10000J of gravitational potential energy. She skis down the slope. At the bottom of the slope, her kinetic energy is 2000J. How much energy is dissipated in overcoming friction and air resistance as the skier moves down
the slope?
2000J
8000J
10000J
12000J
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A cyclist travels down a hill from rest at point X, without pedalling. The cyclist applies his brakes and the cycle stops at point Y. Which energy changes have taken place between X and Y?
A
B
C
D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A helicopter takes off from the ground and rises vertically. It then hovers at a constant height
above the ground. Which sequence of energy changes takes place during the gain in height?
A
B
C
D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which energy transfer takes place when a matchstick burns?
chemical to thermal
chemical to nuclear
nuclear to chemical
thermal to chemical
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a hydroelectric power station, one form of energy is stored in a lake or reservoir. This energy is
then transferred in stages to another useful form, which is the output. Which row gives the name of the stored energy and the name of the output energy?
A
B
C
D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When a bicycle lamp is switched on, what is the useful energy change within the battery?
chemical to electrical
electrical to chemical
electrical to light
light to chemical
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An aeroplane is landing. As it descends towards the runway, its speed reduces.
What are the energy changes that take place during the descent?
A
B
C
D
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