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Question 4

A student is testing a small model wind turbine generator. During a trial, the turbine rotates steadily for 320 s. It produces a constant useful power output of 4.5 W and has an efficiency of 64%.

a.

Calculate the total useful energy output of the generator during this trial.

[2]
b.

State the equation linking efficiency, useful energy output, and total energy input.

[1]
c.

Calculate the total energy input to the generator during this period.

[3]
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Work and power Questions

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12 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Physics Work and power. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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