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Figure 1 shows an electric car being recharged. The charging station applies a direct potential difference across the battery of the car. What does 'direct potentia... show full transcript

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Step 1

What does 'direct potential difference' mean?

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A direct potential difference means that the polarity of the supply does not change, allowing potential difference to act in one direction only.

Step 2

Which equation links energy transferred (E), power (P) and time (t)?

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The correct equation is:

energy transferred = power × time.

Step 3

Calculate the time taken to fully recharge the battery from zero.

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To calculate the time taken to recharge the battery, we use the equation:

E=P×tE = P × t

Substituting the given values:

162000000=7200×t162000000 = 7200 × t

Now, solving for t:

t=162000000720022500 secondst = \frac{162000000}{7200} \approx 22500 \text{ seconds}

Step 4

Which equation links current (I), potential difference (V) and resistance (R)?

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The correct equation is:

V=I×RV = I × R.

Step 5

Calculate the resistance of the motor.

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Using Ohm's Law:

480=15×R480 = 15 × R

Rearranging gives:

R=48015=32 ohmsR = \frac{480}{15} = 32 \text{ ohms}.

Step 6

How does the time taken to recharge a battery using charging system A compare with the time taken using charging system B?

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The time taken using system A is half the time of system B, since system A has a lower current (13 A) compared to system B (26 A).

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