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1. Which of these statements is the best definition of power?
2. Which of these statements is the best definition of work done?
3. Which of the following correctly gives the units used for measuring work done and power?
4. A builder carries a varying mass of bricks to the top floor of a building. Which of the following required the most power?
This is the same as:
6-8. Kettles are used to heat water using electrical power. The table below gives some data about 3 kettles. What are the missing values in the table?
9. How long will it take to charge the phone?
10. Julie needs her phone charging in just 1 hour. She wants to buy a more powerful solar panel. What power output from the solar panel is needed?
Question 1:
The best definition of power is:
D. The rate at which work is done
Power = work done ÷ time taken (or energy transferred ÷ time).
It is measured in watts (W) , where 1 W = 1 J/s.
The other options are incorrect:
A describes energy/work, not power.
B would give units of energy × time, not power.
C would give units of energy × distance, not power.
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Question 2:
The best definition of work done is:
C. The energy transferred in a system
In physics, work done occurs when a force moves an object through a distance, and the amount of work done equals the energy transferred mechanically to or from the system.
Work done is measured in joules (J) , the same as energy.
The other options are less accurate:
A is too vague — not all energy used up is work done.
B refers to wasted energy, not work done.
D refers to stored energy (potential, chemical, etc.), not work done.
Question 3:
The correct pairing is:
Work done is measured in joules (J)
Power is measured in watts (W)
That matches option D.
Question 4:
The builder does work by lifting the bricks against gravity. Power is how quickly that work is done.
So:
Lifting a heavier load increases power.
Lifting it in a shorter time also increases power.
Option C has the heaviest load (20 kg) lifted in the shortest time (60 s). That means the builder is doing work the fastest — so it requires the most power.
Question 5:
To convert megawatts (MW) to watts (W) :
Answer: 150,000 W
Question 6:
Kettle A Work done = 40,000 J, Time = 80 s
✔ 500 W
Question 7:
Kettle B Work done = 300,000 J, Time = 1 min = 60 s
✔ 5000 W (or 5 kW)
Question 8:
Kettle C Power = 2 kW = 2000 W, Time = 40 s
✔ 80,000 J = 80 kJ
Question 9:
We use the formula:
Given:
Power = 2 W
Energy needed = 20 kJ=20,000 J
Answer: B. 10,000 s
Question 10:
We know:
Time available = 1 hour=3600 s
Using:
This rounds to 5.6 W.
Answer: A. 5.6 W