Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

A sailor is using a winch to hoist a sail on a boat. Fig. 3.1 shows the sailor as he turns the winch.
(a)[3]

Calculate the moment of this force about the pivot.

(b(i))[2]

Describe two useful energy transfers when the sailor uses the winch to raise the sail.

(b(ii))[1]

Describe one non-useful energy transfer when the sailor uses the winch to raise the sail.

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