Combined Science GCSE
Unwanted energy transfers
What Unwanted energy transfers means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Unwanted energy transfers
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Transfers to the surroundings that should be identified and reduced, for example by insulating the container or using a lid.
Topics that use Unwanted energy transfers
- Energy changes in systems (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- c = E ÷ (m × ∆θ)
- Change in thermal energy
- E = mc∆θ
- J/kg °C
- Mass
- Specific heat capacity
- Temperature change
- Degrees Celsius
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