Combined Science GCSE
Function and placement of switches
What Function and placement of switches means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Function and placement of switches
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Reference: AQA
Switches and fuses are placed in the live wire so that opening the switch or melting the fuse isolates the appliance from the high potential.
Topics that use Function and placement of switches
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
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