Physics GCSE
direct potential difference
What direct potential difference means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of direct potential difference
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Keeps the same sign, with one terminal staying positive, so charge in the circuit is pushed one way only.
Topics that use direct potential difference
- Direct and alternating potential difference (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- 230 V supply
- alternating current
- alternating potential difference
- earth wire
- Live wire
- neutral wire
- oscilloscope trace
- Alternating Current (AC)
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