Physics GCSE

Thermal Energy

What Thermal Energy means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Thermal Energy

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The internal energy present in a system due to its temperature.

AQA · Energy stores and systems (study guide)

Topics that use Thermal Energy

Energy stores and systems (AQA GCSE)

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