Energy Stores & Systems
Revise Energy Stores & Systems in Energy for GCSE Physics with 14 exam-style questions and 30 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.
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The Energy Detective
Deep Dive: The Law of Conservation of Energy
The 8 Energy Stores Overview
KINETIC ENERGY STORE — The Energy of Movement
GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL ENERGY STORE — The Energy of Height
ELASTIC POTENTIAL ENERGY STORE — The Energy of Stretch/Squash
CHEMICAL ENERGY STORE — The Energy in Bonds
THERMAL ENERGY STORE — The Energy of Heat
MAGNETIC ENERGY STORE — Energy in Magnetic Fields
ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY STORE — Energy in Electric Fields
NUCLEAR ENERGY STORE — Energy in Atomic Nuclei
The 4 Energy Transfer Pathways
How It Works: Energy Dissipation and Closed Systems
Key Definitions
Common Misconceptions
Memory Aid: The 8 Energy Stores
Higher Tier Only: System Boundaries and Energy Accounting
Exam Focus
Exam Tips for Energy Stores and Systems
Topic Summary: Energy Stores and Systems
Sample Flashcards
Sample Questions
Which energy store is associated with an object that is moving?
Explain what is meant by a 'closed system' in terms of energy.
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