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Switch (Open) — OCR Physics A Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Physics A
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Switch (Open)

GCSEOCRJ249

Switch (Open)

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Simple circuits.

Definition

A switch positioned to break the circuit, preventing the flow of charge.

Exam Context

Switch (Open) appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Electricity, especially Simple circuits and Circuit diagrams.

Electricity Simple circuits Circuit diagrams

Found in Revision Notes

Electricity

Circuit diagrams

Simple circuits • Circuit diagrams

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