How is 100 W produced over 24 hours in Edexcel Unit 4 Specimen Paper?

In summary, The person is questioning the idea that 100 W would be produced over 24 hours, as the demand for lightbulb is not continuous. They mention using Watts instead of Jewels for calculations and suggest comparing the total number of Jewels produced and consumed over 24 hours. They also note that the low energy bulbs use less power (11W) than the proposed 100W, so they question why energy would be needed from the national grid.
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Homework Statement



Please can someone look at the attached question (I have extracted MS and relevant previous pieces of information)

Where do they get the idea that 100 W is produced over 24 hours ??

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Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution

I know power = work done / time
but if power is in Watts, time is in seconds (W = J/s)

also if each low energy bulb is 11W (11*4 = 44W). so surely no energy is needed from national grid but they suggest it does (44W << 100W)

please can someone explain the MS (or Q or both) to me
 

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He's saying the turbine would continuously produce 100 W over a 24 hour day while the demand for lightbulb is not continuous. He wanted to do his calculation in Watts instead of Jewels. If you prefer, you could calculate the total number of jewels produced over 24 hours and compare that to the total number of jewels consumed over 24 hours.
 
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flatmaster said:
He's saying the turbine would continuously produce 100 W over a 24 hour day while the demand for lightbulb is not continuous. He wanted to do his calculation in Watts instead of Jewels. If you prefer, you could calculate the total number of jewels produced over 24 hours and compare that to the total number of jewels consumed over 24 hours.

but 11 W is less than 100W so why would energy be needed from national grid
 

1. What is the format of the Unit 4 Edexcel Specimen Paper?

The Unit 4 Edexcel Specimen Paper consists of two sections: Section A, which contains short answer questions, and Section B, which contains longer, essay-style questions.

2. How many marks is the Unit 4 Edexcel Specimen Paper worth?

The Unit 4 Edexcel Specimen Paper is worth 120 marks in total, with 60 marks allocated to each section.

3. Are calculators allowed in the Unit 4 Edexcel Specimen Paper?

Yes, calculators are allowed for the Unit 4 Edexcel Specimen Paper. However, they may not be necessary for all questions and some questions may specifically state that a calculator should not be used.

4. How long is the Unit 4 Edexcel Specimen Paper?

The Unit 4 Edexcel Specimen Paper has a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

5. Can I use a formula sheet or textbook during the Unit 4 Edexcel Specimen Paper?

No, you are not allowed to bring any additional materials such as formula sheets or textbooks into the exam room for the Unit 4 Edexcel Specimen Paper. All necessary formulas and information will be provided within the paper.

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