Sources of energy: OCR GCSE Design and Technology questions

Every OCR GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 3.2 Sources of energy, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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Principles of Design and Technology · J310/01

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Q4(a)(ii)
June 2024 · Principles of Design and Technology
1 mark3.2 Sources of energy
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Q3(c)
June 2023 · Principles of Design and Technology
2 marks3.2 Sources of energy
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Q3(d)
June 2023 · Principles of Design and Technology
4 marks3.2 Sources of energy
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Q3(e)
June 2023 · Principles of Design and Technology
8 marks3.2 Sources of energy
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Q3(a)(i)
June 2022 · Principles of Design and Technology
2 marks3.2 Sources of energy
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Q3(e)
June 2022 · Principles of Design and Technology
2 marks3.2 Sources of energy
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Q3(a)(ii)
November 2021 · Principles of Design and Technology
1 mark3.2 Sources of energy
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Q3(b)(i)
November 2021 · Principles of Design and Technology
4 marks3.2 Sources of energy
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Q3(b)(ii)
November 2021 · Principles of Design and Technology
2 marks3.2 Sources of energy
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All 9 questions on Sources of energy, as a list

June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(a)(ii) (1 mark): State the component that stores electrical energy to power the devices and can be recharged. [1]
June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(c) (2 marks): The desk fan is powered by mains electricity. Give two benefits of using mains electricity for the desk fan. 1 2 [2]
June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(d) (4 marks): Electricity can be produced from renewable sources of energy. Name two renewable sources of energy and describe how energy is created from this source. 1 Source
June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(e) (8 marks): These are images of a desk fan. Fan Electric blades motor Base (e)* Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the increasing use of renewable energy sources.
June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(a)(i) (2 marks): In the table, identify the type of energy for the function described. Function Type of energy The mechanism is wound up and stores energy. The mechanism is rele
June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(e) (2 marks): Give two reasons a wind-up bath toy might be chosen over a battery-powered one. 1 2 [2]
November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): The night light has been designed to be powered by batteries. Give one advantage of using batteries instead of mains electricity. [1]
November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(b)(i) (4 marks): Complete the missing information in the table below. Description of how renewable energy is used to Type of renewable energy create electricity A dam is used to
November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(b)(ii) (2 marks): Give two reasons why fossil fuels are considered bad for the environment. 1 2 [2]

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