Physics GCSE
smooth curve
What smooth curve means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of smooth curve
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The shape of the trace drawn for a generator's output, rather than straight lines or a square wave.
Topics that use smooth curve
- Uses of the generator effect (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
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