Key term for Edexcel GCSE Physics, used in Heating Effect and Energy.
The process where the passage of an electric current through a conductor produces thermal energy due to collisions between electrons and ions.
Joule heating appears in Edexcel GCSE Physics revision content for Electricity and circuits, especially Heating Effect and Energy and Reducing Unwanted Energy Transfer.
Create a free account to access Edexcel GCSE Physics revision notes, track progress, and practise related key terms.