Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

(a)[2]

State one advantage and one disadvantage of using a wind turbine as a source of electrical energy.

(b(i))[4]

Calculate: 1. the mass of air that passes through the circular area swept out by the blades in 1.0 s 2. the kinetic energy of the mass of air that passes through the area swept out by the blades.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest why some of the kinetic energy of the air that passes through the circular area swept out by the blades is not converted into electrical energy.

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