Physics GCSE
very high reverse resistance
What very high reverse resistance means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The property of a diode in the reverse direction, which means the current stays at effectively zero however far the potential difference is turned up.
Topics that use very high reverse resistance
- Resistors (AQA GCSE)
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