Physics A-Level
Component polarity
What Component polarity means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Component polarity
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Reference: OCR
The correct orientation of cells and diodes, with the long line as the positive terminal and the diode's triangle pointing in the direction of conventional current, from positive to negative.
Topics that use Component polarity
- Circuit symbols (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Accurate scientific drawing
- Circuit diagram interpretation
- Component identification
- Meter placement
- Series and parallel connections
- Standard circuit symbols
- Series and parallel meter connection
Using Component polarity in the exam
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