Physics Section I – Energy, work & power – Energy Stores CAIE Revision Worksheet

1. Fig. shows a candle burning. Describe the energy transfers taking place as the candle
burns. Your answer should refer to energy stores as well as transfers between energy
stores. [3]

chemical store (in candle) decreases B1

energy is transferred by radiation / light / em / IR waves B1
thermal store of surroundings has increased owtte B1

2. A student has a battery-powered torch.

Fig. shows the energy transfers when the torch is switched on. The diagram is incomplete.
Show the energy transfers in the torch by completing the labels on Fig. [3]

chemical (energy) B1
light (energy) B1
30 (J) B1

3. Fig. shows the energy flow diagram for a car powered by a petrol engine.

(i) Using the information in Fig, calculate the percentage of energy transferred from the chemical store to
the kinetic store. [2]
(ii) Fig. shows the energy flow diagram for an electric car. The electric car is driven by an electric motor
which is powered by a battery. Using the information in both figures, state which car is more efficient. Give
a reason for your answer. [1]

(i) 30 (%) A2
100 – 70 (C1)
(ii) electrical car M0
greater kinetic energy (output) OR less energy wasted owtte A1

4. A farmer uses a rope to lift a barrel of fruit from the ground to a platform. The farmer lifts the barrel of
fruit at a constant speed. State the energy store of the barrel of fruit that increases as the barrel rises.
[1]

gravitational potential B1
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5. State two disadvantages, apart from cost, of using wind turbines to produce electrical energy for homes
and industry. [2]

any two from:

idea of large(r) area of land needed
intermittent supply OR cannot work if wind too strong / weak
idea that energy output is small / not very large
(possible) harm to (migrating) birds
difficult to maintain (particularly if off-shore)
noise OR visual pollution

6. Describe two advantages, apart from cost, of generating electrical power by using wind turbines
compared with using a coal-fired power station.

any two from:

no gaseous / SO2 emissions / air pollution
does not contribute to global warming / CO2
do not use fossil fuels
renewable

7. Fig. shows a tidal turbine. A tidal turbine generates electricity from the energy stored in tides.

(a) State two advantages of using the energy stored in tides for generating electricity compared with using
a coal‑fired power station. Ignore building and other costs. [2]
(b) State two disadvantages of using the energy stored in tides for generating electricity compared with
using a coal‑fired power station. Ignore building and other costs. [2]

(a)
any two from:
no sulfur dioxide (emission) OR acid rain (produced)
no CO2 / greenhouse gases (emitted) OR no / reduces (impact on) global warming
renewable (source of energy)
no fuel
predictable source owtte
conserves coal / fossil fuel reserves

(b)
any two from:
suitable locations limited OR locations remote
marine ecosystems disrupted
difficult to maintain
limited production time owtte
silt build up
electrical transmission difficult
disrupts shipping
storm damage

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