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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.3.6.4Electrical power, energy and the home

Electrical power, energy and the home in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Forms 2 to 4.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.3.6.4.1Define and calculate electrical power and energy (P = VI, E = VIt), including in kilowatt-hours.
  2. 7.3.6.4.2State uses of electricity in the home, calculate the cost of electricity from meter readings and describe ways of saving electricity.
  3. 7.3.6.4.3Explain the use of solar photovoltaic systems.

Lessons

  • Electrical power, energy and cost

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Electrical power, energy and the home: sample question

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A 12 V car headlamp takes a current of 5.0 A. What is its power?

Answer in W.

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