Change in thermal energy

Definition

The change in energy stored thermally when the temperature of a system changes, measured in joules (J).

Used by AQA and Edexcel

Specification 4.3.2.2 · Paper 1

Specification 14.8 · Paper 2

The energy transferred to or from a substance as its temperature changes, measured in joules (J).
Revise: Specific Heat Capacity Equation

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GCSE Physics · key term

The change in energy stored thermally when the temperature of a system changes, measured in joules (J).

Used by AQA and Edexcel

Specification 4.3.2.2 · Paper 1

Specification 14.8 · Paper 2

The energy transferred to or from a substance as its temperature changes, measured in joules (J).
Revise: Specific Heat Capacity Equation

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