Physics GCSE
alternating potential difference
What alternating potential difference means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of alternating potential difference
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Reverses regularly, with the terminals swapping over 100 times a second, so the charge oscillates back and forth with no net drift.
Topics that use alternating potential difference
- Direct and alternating potential difference (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- 230 V supply
- alternating current
- earth wire
- Live wire
- neutral wire
- oscilloscope trace
- Alternating Current (AC)
- Direct Current (DC)
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