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4.2.5 Electrical energy and electrical power

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Question 15
a.

Explain, in terms of charge carriers:

(i) why metals are good conductors of electricity,

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b.

(ii) why insulators do not conduct electricity.

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c.

The battery of an electric delivery van supplies a current of 80 A80\text{ A}80 A at 110 V110\text{ V}110 V to the motor which drives the vehicle.

(i) State the useful energy change that takes place in the battery when it is operating.

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d.

(ii) Calculate the total electrical energy delivered to the motor in 15 minutes15\text{ minutes}15 minutes.

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e.

(iii) The motor of the van operates with an efficiency of 85%85\%85%. Calculate the useful power output of the motor.

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