Physics GCSE
kinetic store
What kinetic store means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The energy associated with a moving object, calculated as Eₖ = ½ m v², so doubling the speed quadruples the energy.
The useful end store of the moving part in a motor appliance, such as a fan, a drill or a washing machine drum.
Topics that use kinetic store
- Changes in energy (AQA GCSE)
- Energy transfers in everyday appliances (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- charge flow
- consistent units
- dissipation
- E = P t
- E = Q V
- elastic potential store
- energy pathways
- energy stores
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