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Question 4

An electrically powered scooter is equipped with a rechargeable battery.

When fully charged, the battery can deliver a power of 500 W500\text{ W}500 W for 45 min45\text{ min}45 min.

a.

Calculate the energy, in joules, stored in the battery when fully charged.

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b.

State the form of energy stored by the battery.

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c.

The scooter has an electric motor with an electrical input power of 180 W180\text{ W}180 W.

Calculate the time, in minutes, for which the battery can power the scooter's motor at this input power.

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d.

Consider this electric scooter compared to a petrol-powered moped. State two environmental benefits of the electric scooter.

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69 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 4.2.5 Electrical energy and electrical power. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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