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CAIE IGCSE Physics Work Question Bank

Practise defining and calculating work with force and distance, then connect mechanical or electrical work to kinetic, gravitational and thermal energy transfers.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • calculate work with force × distance moved in the direction of that force
  • rearrange W = Fd to find a force or distance and preserve joule, newton and metre units
  • connect work against friction or gravity to thermal or gravitational energy changes

Covered syllabus points

1.7.2.1—Mechanical or electrical work done is1.7.2.2—Recall/use: for mechanical working W =

1.7.2 Work question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

A mass is lifted from rest on the ground to Y. There is no air resistance.

Figure for Question 1.7.2 Work question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Physics

P is the increase in gravitational energy of the mass.
Q is the kinetic energy of the mass at Y.
Which expression is equal to the mechanical work done on the mass?

A

P+Q

B

P-Q

C

Q-P

D

P×QP \times Q

1.7.2 Work question 2

[Maximum number: 2]

Fig. 3.1 shows an archer aiming an arrow at a target.

Fig. 3.1

Fig. 3.1

The archer pulls back on the bow string, doing a total of 110 J of work. Her hand moves a distance of 0.45 m . The bow is bent and stores energy.

Show that the average force applied by the archer in pulling the string back is approximately 240 N .
[2]

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