Combined Science GCSE
Force and energy
What Force and energy means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Force and energy
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Reference: AQA
The equation links the mechanics of forces to energy transfer, so it is used whenever a force moves an object and energy changes store.
Topics that use Force and energy
- Work done and energy transfer (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Displacement
- Dissipation of energy
- Energy transfer
- Equation manipulation
- Equivalence of work and energy
- Force
- Forces and motion
- Friction
Using Force and energy in the exam
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