Energy Transfers & Systems (Edexcel GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is a system in physics?
What is a system in physics?
Single object or group of objects
In a closed system, what is the net change in energy?
In a closed system, what is the net change in energy?
Zero
When a system changes, what happens to some of the energy?
When a system changes, what happens to some of the energy?
Dissipated & stored in less useful ways
What does the term 'dissipated' mean?
What does the term 'dissipated' mean?
Spreads out
What are Sankey diagrams used for?
What are Sankey diagrams used for?
Show how efficient a transfer is
When heating a pan, which energy store increases?
When heating a pan, which energy store increases?
Thermal energy store
When heating a camping stove, energy transfers from which store?
When heating a camping stove, energy transfers from which store?
Chemical energy store
When an object is lifted, work is done against what?
When an object is lifted, work is done against what?
Gravity
When lifting an object, energy is transferred to which stores?
When lifting an object, energy is transferred to which stores?
Kinetic & GPS
How do electrical devices work?
How do electrical devices work?
Transfer energy between energy stores