In a classic experiment demonstrating the first law of thermodynamics, a paddle wheel is rotated inside a well-insulated container of liquid by a falling weight, causing the temperature of the liquid to rise.
What fundamental conclusion can be drawn from this observation?
Temperature is a physical store of energy.
The liquid absorbs heat from the cooler surroundings.
Mechanical work done on a system can increase its internal energy.
Energy is not conserved in this process.
229 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.7.1a Energy stores and energy transfers. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.