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A 6.0W bulb is connected to a source of 480J of energy. Assuming the system is 100% efficient, and the bulb runs at full power, how long can it stay lit?

  • Bulb power = 6.0W - Energy provided = 480J - Use equation P = E / t (Power = energy/time) where power is in watts, energy is in joules, and time is in seconds - Rearrange the equation to give t = E ...
Answered by Lily W. Physics tutor
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In most transformers, why is the power output is less than the power input.

As some energy is lost as heat/sound meaning the transformer is not 100% efficient

Answered by Ethan B. Physics tutor
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What does it mean to 'earth' something?

When you earth a charged object you're creating a physical path between this object and the ground so it loses its charge. To begin with the object is charged due to having extra or fewer free electrons. ...

Answered by Rhiannon J. Physics tutor
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Explain why an ice cube submerged in a drink melts faster than an ice cube on a kitchen surface (the drink, surface and room temperature are all equal). (3 marks)

(1) In the drink, all six faces are in contact with the liquid (or) On the kitchen surface, only one of the faces is in contact with a solid and the rest are in contact with the air (or) On the kitchen su...

Answered by Alistair R. Physics tutor
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How do I remember all the formulas I will need for questions.

It is difficult to remember formulas, especially when they are similar and easy to confuse. Some methods of remembering the many formulas needed for physics and maths are to recite them, to do a lot of pr...

Answered by Elizabeth S. Physics tutor
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