Combined Science GCSE
Insulation
What Insulation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Insulation
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Reference: AQA
The coloured plastic sleeve around each metal conductor, so the colour identifies the wire without touching exposed copper.
Topics that use Insulation
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- colour code
- double insulation
- Earth wire
- Electrical safety
- Function and placement of switches
- fuse
- Fuses and circuit breakers
- Isolation from the supply
Using Insulation in the exam
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