Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Uses of magnetism.
The difference in electrical potential between two points, measured in Volts (V).
Potential difference appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Magnetism and magnetic fields, especially Uses of magnetism and Transformer equation.
Magnetism and magnetic fields
Uses of magnetism • Transformer equation
Electricity
Simple circuits • Power transfer
Practical skills
Practical Activity Groups • Series and parallel circuits
Practical skills
Practical Activity Groups • Circuit components
Global challenges
Powering Earth • Mains wires
Global challenges
Powering Earth • AC vs DC
Global challenges
Powering Earth • Domestic supply
Global challenges
Powering Earth • High voltage transmission
Global challenges
Powering Earth • Grid efficiency
Global challenges
Powering Earth • Transformers in National Grid
Global challenges
Powering Earth • Electrical safety
Energy
Power and efficiency • Energy waste in devices
Energy
Work done • Energy calculations
Energy
Work done • Energy changes by heating and work
Electricity
Simple circuits • Resistance in series and parallel
Electricity
Simple circuits • Circuit design for resistance effects
Electricity
Simple circuits • Ohm's law relationship
Electricity
Simple circuits • Applying electrical equations
Electricity
Simple circuits • Testing circuits
Electricity
Simple circuits • Calculating circuit values
Electricity
Simple circuits • Series vs parallel circuits
Electricity
Static and charge • Current in closed loop
Electricity
Static and charge • Electric fields
Electricity
Static and charge • Electron transfer
Electricity
Static and charge • Static electricity production
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