Physics GCSE
Potential Difference (Voltage)
What Potential Difference (Voltage) means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Potential Difference (Voltage)
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The work done per unit charge moved between two points. Measured in Volts (V).
Topics that use Potential Difference (Voltage)
- Series and parallel circuits (OCR GCSE)
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- Constructing and checking circuits from diagrams
- Current
- parallel circuit
- Resistance
- Standard circuit symbols
- Branch
- Correct placement of measuring instruments
- Junction
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