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Question 10
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The Table shows the power ratings of some appliances used in a home.

Table

AppliancePower rating in W\text{W}W
kettle2200
toaster800
television120
LED lamp8
a.

Explain which appliance transfers the most energy in one minute.

[2]
b.

Calculate the energy transferred by the toaster in 2.5 minutes.

[3]
c.

The kettle is used to heat some water.

Describe the changes in energy stores that take place when the kettle is used.

[2]
d.

The LED lamp is switched on for 5.0 hours. The kettle is switched on for 3.0 minutes.

A student says:

'The LED lamp transfers more energy than the kettle because it is switched on for longer.'

Deduce whether the student is correct.

[3]
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10.4 Mains electricity Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /10.4 Mains electricity

81 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 10.4 Mains electricity, covering 10.4.1 Direct and alternating current, 10.4.2 Live, neutral and earth wires; safety, 10.4.3 Mains wire potential differences and dangers, and 10.4.4 Power ratings and energy use. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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