Scribd
Upload
12 views17 pages

Physics ks4 Lesson Phy Y10 U3 l18

This document contains practice questions and worked examples relating to electricity calculations involving potential difference, current, resistance, power and energy. It includes questions on multi-step calculations to solve for various circuit parameters. The document is a worksheet for students to practice and learn electricity calculation techniques.

Uploaded by

petros.soares
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
12 views17 pages

Physics ks4 Lesson Phy Y10 U3 l18

This document contains practice questions and worked examples relating to electricity calculations involving potential difference, current, resistance, power and energy. It includes questions on multi-step calculations to solve for various circuit parameters. The document is a worksheet for students to practice and learn electricity calculation techniques.

Uploaded by

petros.soares
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 17

Combined Science - Physics - Key Stage 4 - Electricity

Multi-Step Calculations
Worksheet

Miss Walrond

1
Practice questions.

1. (a). The potential difference across a lamp is 12 V. If the


resistance of the lamp is 16 Ω, what is the power of the
lamp?

(b). Calculate the charge that flows through the lamp if it is


switched on for 3 minutes.

2. A current of 2.15 A flows through a stereo with a power


rating of 600 W. If 5.6 C of charge flows through the stereo,
calculate the energy transferred. Give your answer to 2
significant figures.
2
Practice questions.

3. (a). A handheld electric fan has a current of 87 mA flowing


through it. If it is turned on for 30 seconds, and transfers 52 J,
what is the potential difference across the fan.

(b). What is the resistance of the fan?

4. A current of 2 A flows through a treadmill with a power


rating of 0.55 kW. If 4 C of charge flows through the heating
element, calculate the energy transferred.

3
Answers

4
Practice questions.

1. (a). V = IR, 12 = I × 16, I = 0.75 A


P = IV, P = 0.75 × 12 = 9 W

(b). Q= It, Q = 0.75 × (3 × 60) = 135 C

2. P = IV, 600 = 2.15 × V, V = 279 V


E = QV, E = 5.6 × 279, E = 1563 J
E = 1600 J to 2 sf

5
Practice questions.

3. (a). 87mA = 0.087 A


Q = It, Q = 0.087 ×30, Q = 2.61 C
E = QV, 52 = 2.61 × V, V = 19.9 V

(b). V = IR, 19.9 = 0.087 × R, R = 229 Ω

4. 0.55 kW = 550 W
P = IV, 550 = 2 × V, V = 275 V
E = QV, E = 4 × 275, E = 1,100 J

6
In lesson questions

7
A worked example
The potential difference across a bulb is 5 V and the current
through the bulb is 3 A. In one minute, how much energy will
be transferred by charge passing through the bulb? [5]

● P=I×V
2
● P=I ×R
● E=P×t
Energy = ………………………. J
● E=Q×V

8
Another worked example

The mains electricity supply transfers 18000000 J of energy


to a house in 2 hours. Calculate the average current drawn.
[5]

Current = ………… A

9
Independent Task - Multi-step Calculations
Power
1. A drill requires 230 V and is used for 15 minutes. The current that runs
through the drill is 12 A. How much energy does the drill use?
2. A microwave oven has a power rating of 800 W. If the microwave heats
soup for 5 minutes, and is plugged into the mains power supply, how
much charge flows through the microwave oven in this time?
3. A laptop uses 720,000J when used for 2 hours. It has a current of 15 A.
What potential difference is needed for the laptop to work? Give your
answer to 2 significant figures

10
A worked example

The potential difference across a lamp is 6 V. If the resistance


of the lamp is 15 Ω, calculate the power of the lamp. [5]

Power = …………………………… W

11
Another worked example - method 1

A current of 500 mA flows through a kettle with a power


rating of 30 W. If 4 C of charge flows through the heating
element, calculate the energy transferred. [5]

Energy transferred = ……………… J


12
Another worked example - method 2

A current of 500 mA flows through a kettle with a power


rating of 30 W. If 4 C of charge flows through the heating
element, calculate the energy transferred. [5]

Energy transferred = ……………… J


13
Independent Task - Multi-step Calculations

1. A potential difference of 9V causes a current of 5A to flow through a


lamp. If the bulb is switched on for 40 seconds, how much energy is
used?
2. A toastie-maker works using the mains power supply. If it has a
resistance of 192 Ω, calculate the power rating of the toastie-maker. Give
your answer to 3 significant figures.
3. A desk lamp has a potential difference of 16 V, and a charge of 1.8 C
flows through it. If it is left on for 3 minutes. What is the resistance of
the desk lamp?

14
Answers

15
Review: Independent Task - Multi-step
Calculations Power
1. A drill requires 230 V and is used for 15 minutes. The current that runs
through the drill is 12 A. How much energy does the drill use? 3,105,000 J
2. A microwave oven has a power rating of 800 W. If the microwave heats
soup for 5 minutes, and is plugged into the mains power supply, how
much charge flows through the microwave oven in this time? 1043.5 C
3. A laptop uses 720, 000J when used for 2 hours. It has a current of 15 A.
What potential difference is needed for the laptop to work? Give your
answer to 2 significant figures. 6.7 V

16
Independent Task - Multi-step Calculations

1. A potential difference of 9V causes a current of 5A to flow through a


lamp. If the bulb is switched on for 40 seconds, how much energy is
used? 1800 J
2. A toastie-maker works using the mains power supply. If it has a
resistance of 192 Ω, calculate the power rating of the toastie-maker. Give
your answer to 3 significant figures. 276 W
3. A desk lamp has a potential difference of 16 V, and a charge of 1.8 C
flows through it. If it is left on for 3 minutes. What is the resistance of
the desk lamp? 1600 Ω

17

You might also like