Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

A student uses an electric motor to raise a load. Fig. 4.1 shows the setup.
(a(i))[3]

Calculate the work done on the load by the motor.

(a(ii))[1]

State the useful energy output of the electric motor as it raises the load by 2.0 m.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain why the useful energy output is lower than the energy input.

(b)[3]

Calculate the power output produced by the electric motor.

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