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CAIE IGCSE Physics 1.7.1.6 Principle of the Conservation of Questions

Practise applying energy conservation to calculate changes in kinetic, gravitational and dissipated energy with CAIE IGCSE Physics questions and mark schemes.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • Apply energy conservation to calculate changes in kinetic, gravitational and dissipated energy.

CAIE IGCSE Physics 1.7.1.6 Principle of the Conservation of Questions question 1

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A box is initially at rest at the top of a rough slope.
The box slides down the slope.
The weight of the box is 20 N .
The slope is 4.0 m long and 2.0 m high.

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The box does 10 J of work against friction as it slides down the slope.
What is the speed of the box as it reaches the bottom of the slope?

A

5.4 m/s5.4 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}

B

6.3 m/s6.3 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}

C

7.1 m/s7.1 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}

D

9.5 m/s9.5 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}

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