Combined Science GCSE
Live wire potential relative to earth
What Live wire potential relative to earth means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The live wire remains at the alternating mains potential relative to earth even when the switch is open, because it is still connected to the supply.
Topics that use Live wire potential relative to earth
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
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