Physics A-Level
High voltage and electron kinetic energy
What High voltage and electron kinetic energy means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of High voltage and electron kinetic energy
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Reference: OCR
The high voltage supply maintains a large potential difference between cathode and anode, giving the electrons their kinetic energy.
Topics that use High voltage and electron kinetic energy
- Nuclear fission and fusion (OCR A-Level)
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