Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

Fig. 2.1 shows solar-powered traffic warning lights. The solar cell’s energy is kept in a battery.
(a)[1]

Name the energy store held in the battery.

(b)[1]

State one benefit of a parallel connection in a lighting circuit.

(c(i))[1]

State what 22% efficiency means.

(c(ii))[2]

Calculate the solar power input to the solar cell.

(d)[2]

Suggest two advantages of using a solar cell to power the traffic warning lights in Fig. 2.1 instead of using mains electricity.

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