Energy transferred
What Energy transferred means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Over a period of time, the power multiplied by the time, linking the two quantities to total energy in joules or kilowatt-hours.
E is energy in joules (J) in the relationship between energy transferred, charge flow and potential difference.
The total amount of energy moved or converted during a process, measured in joules, J.
Measured in joules (J), it equals charge flow multiplied by potential difference.
Found by multiplying the power of an appliance by the time it is switched on.
The quantity of energy moved when a device operates, measured in joules, J.
Topics that use Energy transferred
- Energy transfers in everyday appliances (AQA GCSE)
- Power (AQA GCSE)
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