GCSE Physics Exam-Style Questions: Energy Calculations and Equations
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Define potential energy and state its unit.
Question 2
Q2. Application (3 marks)
Explain the principle of conservation of energy.
Question 3
Q3. Calculations (4 marks)
A 2 kg object falls from a height of 10m. Calculate its kinetic energy at the moment it hits the ground. (g = 9.8 m/s²)
Question 4
Q4. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
What is the formula for calculating the work done by a force?
Question 5
Q5. Application (2 marks)
Describe how energy is transferred when an object is lifted from the ground.
Question 6
Q6. Calculations (3 marks)
A 500J force is applied to an object that moves 25m in the direction of the force. Calculate the power transferred.
Question 7
Q7. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Name two forms of energy that are dissipated as heat.
Question 8
Q8. Application (3 marks)
Explain why a power station generates electricity using heat.
Question 9
Q9. Calculations (4 marks)
A car travels at a constant speed of 20 m/s. It has a mass of 1000 kg. Calculate its kinetic energy.
Question 10
Q10. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
What is the unit of power?