Physics GCSE
standard symbols
What standard symbols means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of standard symbols
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Reference: AQA
Circuit diagrams use standard symbols, so every component has one agreed symbol and any physicist can read any diagram.
Topics that use standard symbols
- Standard circuit diagram symbols (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- ammeter placement
- resistors and diodes
- series and parallel
- variable resistor
- cells and batteries
- meters
- voltmeter placement
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