Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

Cars $P$ and $Q$ each have a different engine. The power input from the fuel is identical for both engines. The engine in car $P$ has a higher efficiency than the engine in car $Q$. Which statement about the cars or their engines has to be true?

  • ACar P has a higher maximum speed than car Q.
  • BCar P has a lower maximum speed than car Q.
  • CThe engine in car P uses less energy per hour than the engine in car Q.
  • DThe engine in car P wastes less energy per hour than the engine in car Q.

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