Physics A-Level
Energy transfer in circuits
What Energy transfer in circuits means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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When charge Q moves through a component with potential difference V, the work done is W = QV.
Topics that use Energy transfer in circuits
- Basics of electricity (AQA A-Level)
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