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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.3.4.1Forms of energy, conversion and work

Forms of energy, conversion and work 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 1 and 2.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.3.4.1.1Describe the effects of energy and identify its forms and sources, including the forms of potential energy.
  2. 7.3.4.1.2Identify energy conversions and converters, and construct energy chains.
  3. 7.3.4.1.3State the law of conservation of energy.
  4. 7.3.4.1.4Define work and energy, state their unit and calculate work done.

Lessons

  • Energy stores, transfers and conservation

    25 min

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  • Kinetic and gravitational potential energy

    20 min

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  • Work done

    20 min

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Sample question

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Forms of energy, conversion and work: sample question

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A 60 kg60\ \text{kg} cyclist rides at 5.0 m/s5.0\ \text{m/s}. Calculate her kinetic energy.

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