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 P1: GCSE Science - EDEXCEL
Producing and Measuring Electricity
Glossary

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Rechargeable batteries recharged once a week will last for more than 20 years!

 

     

 P1 Direct current  & Alternating current 

Syllabus Summary Questions Answers

 
 1. d.c stands for direct current.

     Examples of sources of d.c are : solar cells and batteries.

 2. a.c stands for alternating current.

     An example of sources of a.c is: dynamo.

 3. The potential difference of domestic electricity in Europe is 230 V.

     The frequency of domestic electricity in Europe is 50 Hz

 4.


A: Alternating current

B: Direct current