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1.1 Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes

1.1 Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes

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This question is about a high-power laser array used for deep-space propulsion.

a.

Write down the equation which links energy (EEE), power (PPP), and time (ttt).

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b.

The laser array has a continuous power output of 820 MW820\text{ MW}820 MW. Calculate the total energy emitted by this array during a continuous test firing of 5500 s. Give your answer in Joules (J\text{J}J) in standard form.

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c.

Due to scheduled cooling cycles and system maintenance, the laser array cannot be operated every day. In a given year (1 year=365 days1\text{ year} = 365\text{ days}1 year=365 days), the array is operational for 68% of the year. Calculate the number of days during that year that the array is operational.

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1.1 Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /1.1 Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes

44 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 1.1 Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes, covering 1.1.1 Energy stores and systems, 1.1.2 Changes in energy, 1.1.3 Energy changes in systems, and 1.1.4 Power. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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