Physics GCSE
curved characteristics
What curved characteristics means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of curved characteristics
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Reference: AQA
The graphs of such components are curved rather than straight because their resistance changes as conditions change.
Topics that use curved characteristics
- Resistors (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- comparing at fixed pd
- constant resistance
- constant temperature
- decreasing gradient
- diode
- diodes
- direct proportionality
- filament lamp
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