Combined Science GCSE
Work Done
What Work Done means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Work Done
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Another way of saying energy transferred. Occurs when a force moves an object through a distance.
The energy transferred when a force moves an object through a distance.
Topics that use Work Done
- Conservation of energy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Energy - Forces doing work (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Conservation of Energy
- Efficiency
- Closed System
- Dissipated Energy
- Dissipation
- Power
- Thermal Conductivity
- Watt
Using Work Done in the exam
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