Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

(a)[2]

State two energy resources whose main source of energy is radiation from the Sun.

(b(i))[2]

Show that the mass of air striking the turbine each second is about $550\,\text{kg}$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the efficiency of the turbines. You may assume that all the kinetic energy in the wind is transferred to the turbine.

(c)[1]

Suggest one reason that tidal energy is a more useful energy resource than wind energy. Do not consider construction and maintenance costs.

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