Combined Science GCSE
Isolation from the supply
What Isolation from the supply means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Isolation from the supply
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Reference: AQA
A safe isolation check is to confirm that the wire is no longer connected to the supply, not merely that the appliance has stopped working.
Topics that use Isolation from the supply
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
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