Key term for AQA GCSE Physics, used in Work and Energy Transfer.
The process where energy is spread out to the surroundings in a less useful form, often as thermal energy.
Dissipation appears in AQA GCSE Physics revision content for Forces, especially Work and Energy Transfer and Work done and energy transfer.
Forces
Work and Energy Transfer • Work done and energy transfer
Energy
Energy Changes and Storage • Energy changes in systems
Energy
Conservation and Dissipation • Energy transfers in a system
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