Physics GCSE
electrical heating
What electrical heating means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of electrical heating
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Reference: AQA
Bringing water to a boil in an electric kettle involves the mains doing electrical work, filling the thermal store of the water and of the kettle itself.
Topics that use electrical heating
- Energy stores and systems (AQA GCSE)
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