An underwater ocean research probe is powered by a small thermoelectric generator (TEG) that drives a sonar transmitter.
State the equation that links current (III), potential difference (VVV), and power (PPP).
When the thermoelectric generator is active, a potential difference of 8.0 V8.0\text{ V}8.0 V is maintained across its terminals, producing an electrical power output of 5.6 W5.6\text{ W}5.6 W.
Calculate the current generated.
State the equation that links efficiency, total power input, and useful power output.
The electrical power from the generator is used to run the sonar transmitter. The transmitter has a total power input of 2.5 W2.5\text{ W}2.5 W and operates at an efficiency of 0.720.720.72.
Calculate the useful acoustic power output of the transmitter.
26 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 1.2 Conservation and dissipation of energy, covering 1.2.1 Energy transfers in a system and 1.2.2 Efficiency. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.