Physics GCSE
Safe handling of energy-measuring equipment
What Safe handling of energy-measuring equipment means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Safe handling of energy-measuring equipment
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Reference: OCR
Using the apparatus safely, for example clamping hot equipment, keeping the circuit within its rating and avoiding contact with heated surfaces.
Topics that use Safe handling of energy-measuring equipment
- Energy (OCR GCSE)
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- Accuracy
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