Learning objective

Calculate changes in energy when a system is changed by work done as current flows.

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Topic

Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes

Subtopic

Energy stores and systems

AQA GCSE PhysicsEnergy

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Short explanation

Electrical transfer questions use circuit quantities to track work done as current flows. In the Energy stores and systems subtopic, the transfer often links power and time, E = Pt, or charge and potential difference where that relationship is being used. The important distinction is that the energy pathway is electrical: a battery or power supply transfers energy to a component, which may then warm, move, or emit light. Good answers identify the electrical store and the receiving store before calculating the energy transferred.

Key concepts

work donecurrent flow

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This objective helps connect Energy stores and systems to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes.

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  • Common Mistake in Energy Calculation: Ensure to use the correct formula for calculating energy changes, specifically relating work done to the energy transferred in the system.

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