Physics A-Level
Temporary versus continuous energy supply
What Temporary versus continuous energy supply means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Temporary versus continuous energy supply
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Reference: OCR
A capacitor is a temporary store, not a source of continuous power, because it discharges as charge is removed, so its voltage falls.
Topics that use Temporary versus continuous energy supply
- Energy (OCR A-Level)
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