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AQA · GCSE · Physics · Higher

Energy Power Time Equation

Q02.2 1 mark

Write down the equation which links energy (E), power (P) and time (t).

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  1. 1 States E = P × t (or the correct word equation).

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E=P×tE = P \times t

Why this answer loses marks

I wrote P = E × t.

This uses the wrong arrangement. Power is energy transferred per unit time; then rearrange the relationship into the symbols requested.