Combined Science GCSE
Potential dividers
What Potential dividers means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Potential dividers
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Reference: AQA
In a potential divider, the changing resistance of the LDR changes the potential difference across it, which can switch a device on or off.
Topics that use Potential dividers
- Resistors (AQA GCSE)
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- Circuit construction and diagrams
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