Quantitative energy calculations
What Quantitative energy calculations means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Each store's energy is calculated in joules using the correct equation, such as E = mgh for gravitational potential energy.
Using the equation to work out kinetic energy in joules when mass is in kilograms and speed is in metres per second.
Topics that use Quantitative energy calculations
- Changes in energy (AQA GCSE)
- Energy stores and systems (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Energy stores and transfers
- Change of state and latent heat
- Closed systems
- Conservation of energy
- Converting units
- Dissipation and air resistance
- Elastic potential energy
- Electrical work and heating
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