This exam focus covers Exam Focus within Energy Stores & Systems for GCSE Physics. Revise Energy Stores & Systems in Energy for GCSE Physics with 14 exam-style questions and 30 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 18 of 20 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.
Topic position
Section 18 of 20
Practice
14 questions
Recall
30 flashcards
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Energy stores and transfers appear in nearly every GCSE Physics exam. Common question styles include:
- Describe the energy transfers for a given scenario (e.g., a falling ball, a burning candle, a wind turbine)
- Explain why energy is "wasted" — always say it transfers to the thermal store of surroundings
- Name the store at a specific point in a process (e.g., "at the top of a swing")
- Sankey diagram questions — drawing or interpreting diagrams showing useful vs wasted energy
The most common mistake: writing "energy is lost" or "energy disappears". Examiners deduct marks for this. Always specify WHERE the energy goes.