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Systems, surroundings, and thermal energy

Systems, surroundings, and thermal energy

Energy transfer diagram of hot water in a mug labelled as the system, with arrows showing heating to the mug and surrounding air

In GCSE Physics, a system is the object or group of objects you choose to study. Everything outside it is the surroundings.

1.1.3 Energy changes in systems Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Physics 1.1.3 Energy changes in systems for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build a strong grip on equations, units and Key Stage 3 fundamentals before tackling the more demanding topics like electromagnetism, the particle model of matter and space physics.

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