Physics GCSE
earth as 0 V
What earth as 0 V means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The earth is taken as the zero of potential, so its potential is 0 V.
Topics that use earth as 0 V
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
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