Physics A-Level
Graphical interpretation of area and gradient
What Graphical interpretation of area and gradient means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The area under a graph of charge against potential difference represents the energy stored, while the gradient is the capacitance C.
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- Energy stored by a capacitor (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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