iGCSE Physics (0625) 4.2.5 Electrical energy and electrical power -Exam Style Questions Paper 1 - New Syllabus

Question

The cost of electrical energy is $0.25 for each unit of 1 kWh. A 2200 W heater is switched on for 48 minutes.
What is the cost of this use?
A. $0.44
B. $0.55
C. $26
D. $440
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Correct Option: A

Detailed solution:

First, convert the power from watts to kilowatts: $2200 \text{ W} = 2.2 \text{ kW}$.
Next, convert the time from minutes to hours: $48 \text{ minutes} = 48/60 = 0.8 \text{ hours}$.
Calculate the energy used in kilowatt-hours: $\text{Energy} = \text{Power} \times \text{Time} = 2.2 \text{ kW} \times 0.8 \text{ h} = 1.76 \text{ kWh}$.
Finally, determine the total cost: $\text{Cost} = 1.76 \text{ kWh} \times \$0.25/\text{kWh} = \$0.44$.
This confirms that the correct answer is Option A.

Question

A lamp rated 12V, 2.0A is switched on for 60s.
How much energy is transferred?
A. 0.40 J
B. 10 J
C. 360 J
D. 1400 J
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Correct Option: D

Detailed solution:

To find the energy transferred, use the formula E=V×I×t, where V is voltage, I is current, and t is time.
Substitute the given values into the equation: E=12 V×2.0 A×60 s.
Calculating the product gives E=1440 J.
Among the given choices, 1400 J is the closest approximate value.
Therefore, the correct choice is Option D.

Question

The diagram shows a circuit.
Which energy transfers occur?
A. \(\quad\) battery \(\rightarrow\) lamp \(\rightarrow\) surrounding air
B. \(\quad\) battery \(\rightarrow\) surrounding air \(\rightarrow\) battery
C. lamp \(\rightarrow\) surrounding air \(\rightarrow\) battery
D. surrounding air \(\rightarrow\) lamp \(\rightarrow\) battery
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Correct Option: A

Detailed solution:

The battery stores chemical energy and transfers it as electrical energy to the circuit.
The lamp converts this electrical energy into light and thermal energy.
The thermal energy is dissipated to the surrounding air, completing the energy transfer pathway.
This matches the sequence: battery \(\rightarrow\) lamp \(\rightarrow\) surrounding air.
Therefore, Option A is correct.

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