Physics GCSE
return path
What return path means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of return path
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Reference: AQA
The route by which charge driven out along the live wire has to get back, provided by the neutral wire.
Topics that use return path
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- conductors and insulators
- double insulation
- earth wire
- equal current
- fault current
- live neutral earth
- live to earth connection
- low resistance path
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