Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Powering Earth.
The process where energy spreads out into the surroundings and is wasted, commonly as thermal energy heating up transmission wires.
Dissipation appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Global challenges, especially Powering Earth and Transformers in National Grid.
Global challenges
Powering Earth • Transformers in National Grid
Energy
Power and efficiency • Power ratings
Energy
Power and efficiency • Energy waste in devices
Energy
Power and efficiency • Energy dissipation
Energy
Work done • Energy store changes
Forces
Newton’s laws • Power definition
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