What does power input mean?
Tick (✓) one box - AQA - GCSE Physics - Question 9 - 2019 - Paper 1
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What does power input mean?
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The charge transferred each second by the bulb.
The current through the bulb.
The energy transferred each second to the... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:What does power input mean?
Tick (✓) one box - AQA - GCSE Physics - Question 9 - 2019 - Paper 1
Step 1
What does power input mean?
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Power input means the energy transferred each second to the bulb.
Step 2
Write down the equation which links current, potential difference and power.
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The equation is:
P=VimesI
where P is power, V is potential difference, and I is current.
Step 3
Calculate the current in the light bulb.
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Given the power input (P) is 40 W and the potential difference (V) is 230 V, we can rearrange the formula to find the current (I):
I=VP=230 V40 W≈0.17 A
Step 4
Write down the equation which links efficiency, total power input and useful power output.
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The equation is:
Efficiency=Total Power InputUseful Power Output
Step 5
Calculate the value of X in Table 3.
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Given the useful power output is 0.30 W and the total power input is 9.0 W:
extUsefulPowerOutput=0.30 W→X=0.30 W×9.0
This results in:
X=2.7 W
Step 6
In addition to power input, light bulbs should also be labelled with the rate at which they emit visible light. Suggest why.
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Labeling light bulbs with their visible light emission rate helps consumers understand how effectively the bulb converts electricity into visible light, allowing them to choose bulbs that provide the desired brightness while considering energy efficiency.