Physics GCSE
cone and diaphragm
What cone and diaphragm means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The cone or diaphragm is attached to the coil and moves with it, and the flexible surround lets the coil and cone move freely and spring back.
Topics that use cone and diaphragm
- Loudspeakers (physics only) (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
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