Earth potential

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Physics, used in Mains Electricity.

Definition

A potential of $0\text{ V}$ , equivalent to the potential of the ground.

Exam Context

Earth potential appears in Edexcel GCSE Physics revision content for Electricity and circuits, especially Mains Electricity and Live and Neutral Wires.

Electricity and circuits Mains Electricity Live and Neutral Wires

Found in Revision Notes

Electricity and circuits

Live and Neutral Wires

Mains Electricity • Live and Neutral Wires

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Related Key Terms

Alternating current (a.c.)Alternating potential difference Live wire Neutral wire

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