Physics GCSE

Earthing

What Earthing means in Physics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Earthing

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The process of removing excess charge by providing a low-resistance path for electrons to flow to or from the Earth.

Pearson Edexcel · Topic 11 – Static electricity (study guide)

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Topic 11 – Static electricity (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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