Physics GCSE
work done against the force
What work done against the force means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of work done against the force
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You must do work against the opposition, and it is the work you do that ends up as electrical energy in the circuit.
Topics that use work done against the force
- Induced potential (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- changing field
- Conservation of energy
- direction of the induced potential difference
- energy transfer
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- induced potential difference
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