Physics GCSE
open switch still live
What open switch still live means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Opening a switch only breaks the loop, so the length of live wire between the consumer unit and the switch is still at about 230 V relative to earth.
Topics that use open switch still live
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
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