Combined Science GCSE
Relationship between potential difference, current and power
What Relationship between potential difference, current and power means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Power equals potential difference multiplied by current, with power in watts, potential difference in volts and current in amperes.
Topics that use Relationship between potential difference, current and power
- Power (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Ammeter
- Ampere
- Current
- E = P × t
- Electrical power
- Energy dissipated
- Energy transferred
- Heating effect of current
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