Physics GCSE
varying the potential difference
What varying the potential difference means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of varying the potential difference
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Adjust the variable resistor, or change the number of cells or the supply setting, to get several pairs of readings.
Topics that use varying the potential difference
- Resistors (AQA GCSE)
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