Combined Science GCSE
Energy conservation and dissipation
What Energy conservation and dissipation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Energy conservation and dissipation
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In a resistor, energy transferred by electrical work increases the thermal store, which may be dissipated as wasted energy.
Topics that use Energy conservation and dissipation
- Energy stores and systems (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Change of state and latent heat
- Closed systems
- Conservation of energy
- Dissipation and air resistance
- Electrical work and heating
- Energy stores and pathways
- Energy stores and transfers
- Joule
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