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ZIMSEC O-Level Physics

6.2Energy

Energy in ZIMSEC O-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3: forms and sources of energy, conservation and conversions.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.2.1Define energy.
  2. 6.2.2Describe forms and sources of energy, renewable and non-renewable.
  3. 6.2.3Relate energy conversions to work done and apply the law of conservation of energy.
  4. 6.2.4Calculate energy and work, including kinetic and gravitational potential energy.
  5. 6.2.5Describe the safe disposal of batteries and accumulators.

Lessons

  • Energy resources and electricity generation

    30 min

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  • Energy stores, transfers and conservation

    25 min

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  • Kinetic and gravitational potential energy

    20 min

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Sample question

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Energy: sample question

1 mark

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

Answer in J.

Turn Energy into a strength.

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