Key term for Edexcel GCSE Physics, used in Lubrication.
The internal energy of an object due to the kinetic energy of its particles, which increases when work is done against friction.
Thermal energy appears in Edexcel GCSE Physics revision content for Forces and their effects, especially Lubrication and Lubrication.
Forces and their effects
Lubrication • Lubrication
Radioactivity
Nuclear Fusion • Fusion Power Difficulty
Conservation of energy
Conservation and Dissipation • Wasteful Mechanical Processes
Motion and forces
Safety and Stopping Distances • Dangers of Decelerations
Particle model
Heat, Specific Heat and Latent Heat • Specific Latent Heat Equation
Particle model
Heat, Specific Heat and Latent Heat • Heating a System
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