Physics GCSE
energy pathways
What energy pathways means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Mechanical working, electrical working, heating or radiation, by which energy moves between stores.
The way energy moves between stores, such as electrical work, heating or light.
Topics that use energy pathways
- Energy stores and systems (AQA GCSE)
- Energy transfers in everyday appliances (AQA GCSE)
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