Edexcel International GCSE Physics

Edexcel International GCSE Physics Energy Transfers Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Physics exam questions on Energy Transfers, with mark schemes. Covers energy stores, transfers, efficiency, Sankey diagrams and heat transfer.

Energy Transfers exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 4: Energy Resources and Energy Transfers, including Energy Transfers. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About Edexcel International GCSE Physics Energy Transfers

This sub-topic covers energy.

What you need to know

  • Stores Kinetic, gravitational, elastic, thermal and chemical.
  • Efficiency Useful output over total input.
  • Heat transfer Conduction, convection and radiation.

Common mistakes in Energy Transfers

  • Efficiency over 100%.
  • Mixing conduction and convection.

Try two Energy Transfers exam-style questions

1. A lamp uses 100 J and gives 20 J of light. Find efficiency. (1 mark)

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20%.

2. Explain how convection works. (2 marks)

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Heated fluid expands and becomes less dense (1), rising while cooler fluid sinks (1).

Energy Transfers FAQs

What does this cover?

Energy stores, efficiency and heat transfer.

Which practical links here?

Investigating insulation.