Physics A-Level
Ideal assumption
What Ideal assumption means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ideal assumption
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Reference: AQA
Unless a question specifies non-ideal meters, treat the readings as the true values in calculations and circuit analysis.
Topics that use Ideal assumption
- Current–voltage characteristics (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Direct proportionality
- Filament lamp
- Graph interpretation
- Ideal ammeter
- Ideal voltmeter
- Non-ohmic behaviour
- Ohmic and non-ohmic behaviour
- Ohmic and non-ohmic conductors
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