Physics A-Level
Correct connection
What Correct connection means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Correct connection
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Reference: OCR
Connecting a multimeter in series to measure current and in parallel to measure potential difference.
Topics that use Correct connection
- Practical skills (OCR A-Level)
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Using Correct connection in the exam
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