Physics A-Level
Steady-state conditions
What Steady-state conditions means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Steady-state conditions
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Reference: OCR
Conditions where a temperature difference is maintained by a continuous energy input, so a continuous net energy flow occurs.
Topics that use Steady-state conditions
- Temperature (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Absolute zero
- Conversion between temperature scales
- Kelvin
- Thermal equilibrium
- Absolute scale of temperature
- Celsius scale
- Fundamental thermodynamic principles
- Triple point of water
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