G3 Pure Physics / O‑Level Physics: Energy structured questions

Learning objectives

• Recognise kinetic, potential, nuclear and internal energy stores
• Describe mechanical energy transfer by a force acting over a distance
• Describe electrical energy transfer by an electric current
• Describe energy transfer by heating due to a temperature difference
• Describe energy transfer by electromagnetic and mechanical waves
• Recall and apply Ek = ½mv² in new situations
• Recall and apply Ep = mgh near the Earth's surface in new situations
• State and apply the principle of conservation of energy
• Recall and apply work done = force × distance moved in the force direction
• Recall and apply power = energy transfer / time taken
• Calculate efficiency as useful energy output / total energy input
• Evaluate prescribed electricity-generation resources by efficiency, cost, reliability and environmental impact