Physics GCSE
equal current
What equal current means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of equal current
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Reference: AQA
The current in the neutral wire is exactly the same size as the current in the live wire, since the appliance does not use charge up.
Topics that use equal current
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- conductors and insulators
- double insulation
- earth wire
- fault current
- live neutral earth
- live to earth connection
- low resistance path
- metal case
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