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There is only one correct answer to each question. Tick () the box next to the answer
that you think is right.
3 Which of the following diagrams show the energy transfers in a windup/clockwork toy
car?
A B
C D
A 0V B 2V
C 4V D 6V
5 An orange has zinc and copper strips put in it. It is connected to a circuit. What job is it
doing?
A battery B bulb
C connecting wire D voltmeter
6 Overhead power lines, or railway live rails, can kill you more quickly than ordinary
mains supply. This is because they
A are easy to get to B have a high current
C have a high voltage D have warning notices
7 The diagram shows two readings from the electricity meter in a house. What would be
the cost of the electricity used in this time? Electricity costs 10p a unit.
9 A light bulb is marked ‘100 Watts’. What does this tell you?
A how efficient it is
B how long it will last
C how much energy it uses per second
D the supply it should be connected to
10 An energy saving electric light bulb costs £5 more than an ordinary light bulb, but it will
last much longer. How long will it take to pay back the extra cost? Electricity costs 10p a
unit.
11 Which of the following types of power station cannot be used reliably to cope with peak
demand?
A gas fired B pumped storage
C nuclear power D wind power