Physics GCSE
energy in joules
What energy in joules means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The energy stored by lifting an object, given in joules, as in 60 × 9.8 × 4.5 = 2646 J.
Topics that use energy in joules
- Changes in energy (AQA GCSE)
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