Edexcel International GCSE Physics

Edexcel International GCSE Physics Work and Power Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Physics exam questions on Work and Power, with mark schemes. Covers work done, gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy and power.

Work and Power exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 4: Energy Resources and Energy Transfers, including Work and Power. 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 Work and Power

This sub-topic covers work and power.

What you need to know

  • Work W = Fd.
  • Energy GPE = mgh, KE = ½mv².
  • Power P = W/t.

Common mistakes in Work and Power

  • Forgetting to square v.
  • Mixing work and power units.

Try two Work and Power exam-style questions

1. Find GPE of 2 kg raised 5 m (g = 10 N/kg). (1 mark)

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100 J.

2. Find power if 600 J is done in 2 s. (1 mark)

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300 W.

Work and Power FAQs

What does this cover?

Work, energy and power.

Is energy conserved?

Yes, it is transferred between stores.