O-LevelPhysicsEnergy & WorkOct/Nov 2025Paper 1 Q181 Mark

An object of mass m is lifted through a vertical distance d in time t. Which equation is used to calculate the power P required to lift the object?

Q: What is the correct answer to this O-Level Physics question?

The correct answer is B: P = mgd / t.

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Energy & Work in O-Level Physics (syllabus code 5054). It is worth 1 mark.

AP = md / gt

BP = mgd / t

CP = dt / mg

DP = m / gdt

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: P = mgd / t

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This O-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Energy & Work in O-Level Physics (syllabus code 5054). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2025 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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