Design and Technology GCSE
E12 Series
What E12 Series means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of E12 Series
A standard series of preferred values for electronic components (like resistors and capacitors) that provides 12 values per decade of magnitude.
Topics that use E12 Series
- Systems: Stock forms, types and sizes in order to calculate and determine the quantity of components required (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using E12 Series in the exam
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