Physics GCSE
Recognising correct values among distractors
What Recognising correct values among distractors means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Recognising correct values among distractors
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Reference: OCR
A useful check is to reject any option that gives a direct supply, a frequency such as 60 Hz, or a voltage far from 230 V.
Topics that use Recognising correct values among distractors
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