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Paper 3 structured question: Energy

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Understanding energy transfer in mechanical systems.

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Energy Transfer in Lifting Objects

A person lifts a box from the ground to a shelf, applying a force over a distance.

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    Explain how energy is transferred when lifting the box.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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Paper 3 structured question: Energy

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Energy Transfer in a System

Consider a scenario where a person uses a kettle to boil water. The kettle is connected to an electrical supply and heats the water inside.

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    State the type of energy transfer occurring in the kettle.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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