Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

A catapult is made from a rubber band fixed to a handle. A student uses it to launch a ball at a target. Fig. 4.1 shows the catapult immediately before the student lets go of the rubber band.
(a(i))[1]

As the rubber band is drawn back, the work done is changed into [BLANK] potential energy.

(a(ii))[2]

When the student releases the rubber band, the ball travels forwards horizontally. The stored [BLANK] potential energy is changed into [BLANK] energy.

(a(iii))[2]

As the ball moves through the air, friction with air molecules acts on it. This makes some of the ball’s [BLANK] energy change into [BLANK] energy.

(b)[1]

Describe how the student can raise the energy of the ball while still using the same catapult.

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