Physics GCSE
reliability
What reliability means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of reliability
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Reference: AQA
Some energy resources are more reliable than others because they do not depend on the weather, and tidal power is reliable because it is predictable.
Topics that use reliability
- National and global energy resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- comparing resources
- environmental impact
- environmental issues
- evaluating evidence
- fossil fuels
- heating
- limits of science
- non-renewable
Using reliability in the exam
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