Physics GCSE
Changing potential difference in power transfer
What Changing potential difference in power transfer means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
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Transformers are used in the transfer of power from power stations so that the potential difference is raised for transmission and lowered again for use.
Topics that use Changing potential difference in power transfer
- Powering Earth (OCR GCSE)
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