Physics A-Level
Sink
What Sink means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sink
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Reference: AQA
The cold reservoir that receives rejected energy Q_C at lower temperature T_C.
Topics that use Sink
- Second Law and engines (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Second law of thermodynamics
- Source
- Heat engine
- Heat engine efficiency
- Hot and cold reservoirs
- Kelvin–Planck statement
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