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3.1 Energy stores and calculations

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Question 20

An engineer tests a rough ceramic tile by sliding the same steel plate across it. In each test, friction brings the plate to rest.

The table shows the energy in the kinetic store of the plate before it reaches the tile.

TestEnergy in the kinetic store in J\text{J}J
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Q480

A temperature sensor shows that the tile has a greater temperature rise in test Q.

Explain the difference in temperature rise. Use values from the table in your answer.

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3.1 Energy stores and calculations Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /3.1 Energy stores and calculations

121 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 3.1 Energy stores and calculations, covering 3.1.1 Gravitational potential energy, 3.1.2 Kinetic energy, and 3.1.3 Energy transfers and conservation of energy. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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