David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Energy Stores and Transfers, Exercise 2: Exercise 6.2

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Questions from David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Energy Stores and Transfers, Exercise 2: Exercise 6.2 with Hints & Solutions

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

A washing machine has a motor that turns the drum. In a particular washing machine, the motor is supplied with 1200 J of energy each second. Of this, 900 J of energy is used to turn the drum. The rest is wasted as thermal energy. Calculate the amount of energy wasted each second.

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

A washing machine has a motor that turns the drum. In a particular washing machine, the motor is supplied with 1200 J of energy each second. Of this, 900 J of energy is used to turn the drum. The rest is wasted as thermal energy. Calculate the efficiency of the motor in the washing machine. Give your answer as a percentage.

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

A washing machine has a motor that turns the drum. In a particular washing machine, the motor is supplied with 1200 J of energy each second. Of this, 900 J of energy is used to turn the drum. The rest is wasted as thermal energy. Explain why we say that energy from the washing machine is 'wasted' as thermal energy.

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Figure shows the energy transfers in a light bulb each second. A coal-fired power station is used to provide the electricity. Calculate the efficiency of the bulb.

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EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Draw an energy flow diagram for the following power transmission system:

  • Solar panel (20% efficient)
  • Solar inverter (converts DC to AC, 95% efficient)
  • Step-up transformer (95% efficient)
  • Overhead power transmission cable (95% efficient)
  • Step-down transformer 95% efficient).

Assume that there is 1000 J of solar energy arriving at the solar panel.

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Draw an energy flow diagram for the following power transmission system:

  • Solar panel (20% efficient)
  • Solar inverter (converts DC to AC, 95% efficient)
  • Step-up transformer (95% efficient)
  • Overhead power transmission cable (95% efficient)
  • Step-down transformer 95% efficient).

Assume that there is 1000 J of solar energy arriving at the solar panel.

What is the overall efficiency of the power transmission system?