GCSE Physics Specification

OCR B J259

Section P3.4: What determines the rate of energy transfer in a circuit?

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#P3.4.1

describe the energy transfers that take place when a system is changed by work done when a current flows through a component

#P3.4.2

explain, with reference to examples, how the power transfer in any circuit device is related to the energy transferred from the power supply to the device and its surroundings over a given time:

power (W) = energy (J) ÷ time (s)

#P3.4.3

recall and use the relationship between the potential difference across the component and the total charge to calculate the energy transferred in an electric circuit when a current flows through a component:

energy transferred (work done) (J) = charge (C) × potential difference (V)

#P3.4.4

recall and apply the relationships between power transferred in any circuit device, the potential difference across it, the current through it, and its resistance:

power (W) = potential difference (V) × current (A)

power (W) = (current (A))2 × resistance (Ω)

#P3.4.5

use the idea of conservation of energy to show that when a transformer steps up the voltage, the output current must decrease and vice versa

a) select and use the equation:
potential difference across primary coil × current in primary coil = potential difference across secondary coil × current in secondary coil

#P3.4.6

explain how transmitting power at higher voltages is more efficient way to transfer energy