Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Simple circuits.
A rise in thermal energy within a component, which in metals increases the kinetic energy and vibration amplitude of lattice ions, leading to more frequent collisions.
Temperature increase appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Electricity, especially Simple circuits and Resistance variation.
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