Combined Science GCSE
Kilojoule
What Kilojoule means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Kilojoule
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Reference: AQA
A larger unit for work done and energy transfer, where 1 kJ = 1000 J.
Topics that use Kilojoule
- Work done and energy transfer (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Displacement
- Dissipation of energy
- Energy transfer
- Equation manipulation
- Equivalence of work and energy
- Force
- Force and energy
- Forces and motion
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