P3 syllabus statements
- 1. 02/06/14 P3 Energy, Work & Power Syllabus statements
- 2. 3.1 Energy 1. Know that energy & work are measured in joules (J), and power in watts (W). 2. Demonstrate understanding that an object may have energy due to its motion (kinetic) or its position (potential), and that energy may be transferred and stored. 3. Recall and use the expressions K.E. = ½ mv2 and P.E. = mgh
- 3. 3.1 Energy 4. Give and identify examples of energy in different forms, including kinetic, gravitational, chemical, strain, nuclear, thermal (heat), electrical, light and sound. 5. Give and identify examples of the conversion of energy from one form to another, and of its transfer from one place to another. 6. Apply the principle of energy conservation to simple examples.
- 4. 3.2 Energy Resources 1. Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy. 2. Demonstrate understanding that energy is released by nuclear fusion in the Sun. 3. Know that the Sun is the source of energy for all our energy resources except geothermal and nuclear.
- 5. 3.2 Energy Resources 4. Describe how electricity or other useful forms of energy may be obtained from: • chemical energy stored in fuel • water (including energy stored in waves, in tides, & in water behind hydroelectric dams) • geothermal resources • nuclear fission • heat and light from the Sun (solar cells & panels).
- 6. 3.2 Energy Resources 5. Give advantages & disadvantages of each method in terms of reliability, scale and environmental impact. 6. Recall and use the equation: efficiency = useful energy output ÷ energy input × 100% 7. Demonstrate a qualitative understanding of efficiency.
- 7. 3.3 Work 1. Relate (without calculation) work done to the magnitude of a force and the distance moved. 2. Describe energy changes in terms of work done. 3. Recall and use W=F×d
- 8. 3.4 Power 1. Relate (without calculation) power to work done and time taken, using appropriate examples. 2. Recall and use the equation P=E/t in simple systems.