Combined Science GCSE
Energy transfer and absorption
What Energy transfer and absorption means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Energy transfer and absorption
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The suitability of a wave depends on its properties, such as whether it is reflected, absorbed, transmitted or ionising.
Topics that use Energy transfer and absorption
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- Absorption
- Absorption by water molecules
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- Infrared
- Microwaves
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