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1. Which of these is used to calculate the efficiency of an energy transfer or shift?
2. What is the percentage efficiency of this transfer of energy?
3. What form of energy is the wasted energy 'X' likely to be?
4. The energy in 'X' can be given as a value or as a percentage. Which of these is correct?
5. What does the 'W' represent in the measurment '40 W' in the diagram?
6. What is the power input to the panel?
7. What is the percentage efficiency of this solar panel?
8. "Energy can be transferred usefully, stored or dissipated, but cannot be created or destroyed."
This is called the law of..
9&10. A wave power generator is sold with the following specifications:
Typical Power Output: 0.2 kW
Efficiency : 20%
9. 0.2 kW is the same as...
10. The typical power input to the generator is:
Question 1:
The correct formula for efficiency is:
This matches option A.
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Question 2:
We have:
Total G.P.E. input = 2000 J
Useful KE output = 1400 J
Efficiency formula:
Efficiency=(useful energy output) / (total energy input) ×100%
Efficiency=1400/2000×100=0.7×100=70%
Answer: B. 70%
Question 3:
The wasted energy in the Sankey diagram is the energy that is not converted into useful kinetic energy (1400 J).
Since the total input is 2000 J, the wasted energy is:
In a skateboarder rolling downhill, the main cause of energy loss (wasted energy) is friction between the wheels and the ground, and air resistance, which both convert mechanical energy into thermal energy (heat).
Therefore, the missing label 'X' is likely to be:
D. Thermal energy from friction.
Question 4:
We already calculated:
Energy in X = wasted energy = 2000−1400=600 J
Percentage for X = 600/2000×100%=30%
So the correct pair is:
Energy in X (J) = 600 Energy in X (%) = 30
That matches option A.
Question 5:
The symbol 'W' in '40 W' stands for Watts, which is the unit of power (rate of energy transfer per second).
Work Done is measured in joules (J), not watts.
Weight is a force measured in newtons (N).
Wasted energy is measured in joules (J).
Watts (W) is the correct unit for power.
Answer: D. Watts
Question 6:
From the Sankey diagram:
Useful electrical power output = 40 W
Wasted heat power = 120 W
Total power input = Useful output + Wasted output
Answer: D. 160 W
Question 7:
Given:
Useful output = 40 W
Total input = 160 W
Answer: D. 25%
Question 8:
The statement describes that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred, stored, or dissipated. This is known as the law of conservation of energy.
Answer: D. conservation of energy
Question 9:
Recall that:
So:
Answer: C. 200 W
Question 10:
We know:
Useful power output = 0.2 kW
Efficiency = 20%=0.20
Using the efficiency formula:
Efficiency=(useful energy output) / (total energy input)
0.20= 0.2 kW /(input)
Input=0.2/0.20=1 (kW)
Answer: A. 1 kW