Physics A-Level
Use of dividers to obtain smaller p.d.s
What Use of dividers to obtain smaller p.d.s means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
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Potential dividers are used to obtain a smaller p.d. from a larger supply, for example to provide a fixed reference voltage.
Topics that use Use of dividers to obtain smaller p.d.s
- Potential dividers (OCR A-Level)
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