Combined Science GCSE
Equivalence of work and energy
What Equivalence of work and energy means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Equivalence of work and energy
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Work done and energy transferred are equivalent quantities, which is why the joule is the same unit used for all forms of energy.
Topics that use Equivalence of work and energy
- Work done and energy transfer (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Displacement
- Dissipation of energy
- Energy transfer
- Equation manipulation
- Force
- Force and energy
- Forces and motion
- Friction
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