Power in circuits (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes

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2.3.1 Electrical Power
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What is power?

The rate at which energy is transferred

What does power tell us about work done?

The rate at which work is done

What is the unit of power?

Watt (W)

How is power related to current?

Directly proportional

How is power related to voltage?

Directly proportional

How is power loss related to current?

Proportional to the square of current

Which formula relates energy transferred, power, and time?

E=PtE = Pt

What is the formula for calculating power from energy transferred and time?

P=EtP = \frac{E}{t}

What is the unit of energy transferred?

Joules (J)

What unit must time be measured in when using the power formula?

Seconds (s)

A toaster uses 700J of energy in 50s. What is its power?

14W

An engine does 4500J of work in 1.5 minutes. What is its power?

50W

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