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8.3 Power and efficiency

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Question 6

An electric tow tractor completes movement A and movement B at steady speeds. During movement B, the tractor pulls with three times the force used during movement A and travels one-quarter of the distance. The input power and efficiency have the same constant values for both movements.

Which statement compares movement B with movement A?

[1]
A

The useful work done and the time taken are both three times as great.

B

The useful work done and the time taken are both one-quarter as great.

C

The useful work done is three-quarters as great, but the time taken is unchanged.

D

The useful work done and the time taken are both three-quarters as great.

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8.3 Power and efficiency Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /8.3 Power and efficiency

128 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 8.3 Power and efficiency, covering 8.3.1 Power and 8.3.2 Efficiency. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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