Power and Work Done OALH DSP

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34 questions
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1.Name the two types of circuits.

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How is current distributed through components in series?

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3. What is the most common disadvantage of renewable energy resources?

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Define an anomalous result.

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Convert 2.5kHz to Hz

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Describe how the current is distributed through components in parallel.

Key Knowledge LCWC
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What is (electrical) power?

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What are the units for power?

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What is the equation linking power, current and potential difference?

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What is the equation linking power, current and resistance?

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What is (electrical) power?

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What are the units for power?

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What is the equation linking power, current and potential difference?

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What is the equation linking power, current and resistance?

Recall Quiz
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What are the units for power?

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1.Define electrical power

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Write out the equation linking power (P) current (I) and potential difference (V)

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State the units for current, potential difference and power

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A 12 V power supply provides a 50mA current through a circuit. Calculate the power

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1. What is the formula linking power, current and voltage?

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2. Rearrange this formula to calculate current.

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3. Rearrange this formula to calculate voltage.

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4. A kettle has a current of 10A and a p.d. of 230V. Calculate the power output.

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5. A TV has a current of 80A and a p.d. of 230V. Calculate the power output.

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6. A toaster has a current of 20A and a p.d. of 230V. Calculate the power output.

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7. The heating element in a kettle produces an output of 1200W using mains electricity. Calculate the current flowing through it.

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8. A TV produces an output of 5000W using mains electricity. Calculate the current flowing through it.

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9. A toaster produces an output of 2.5kW using mains electricity. Calculate the current flowing through it.

Plenary
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1.Write two equations to calculate power

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State units for power

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Write equation linking potential difference, current and resistance

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1.State units for resistance

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State units for potential difference

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States units for current