Physics GCSE

energy redistribution

What energy redistribution means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of energy redistribution

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A change in a system is a redistribution between stores, never a creation or destruction of energy.

AQA · Energy stores and systems (study guide)

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Energy stores and systems (AQA GCSE)

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