Physics GCSE
gradient and resistance
What gradient and resistance means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of gradient and resistance
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At any given potential difference the component carrying the smaller current has the larger resistance and its line has the smaller gradient.
Topics that use gradient and resistance
- 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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