Combined Science GCSE
Thermal energy and dissipation
What Thermal energy and dissipation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Thermal energy and dissipation
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Brake friction transfers energy to the thermal energy store of the brake discs and pads, while air resistance transfers energy to the thermal energy store of the surrounding air.
Topics that use Thermal energy and dissipation
- Energy stores and systems (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Change of state and latent heat
- Closed systems
- Conservation of energy
- Dissipation and air resistance
- Electrical work and heating
- Energy conservation and dissipation
- Energy stores and pathways
- Energy stores and transfers
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