Current–potential difference characteristic

Definition

A graph or set of measurements showing how the current through a component varies with the potential difference across it.

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Specification 10.18, 10.21 · Paper 2

A graph showing how the current through a component changes as the potential difference across it changes.
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Specification P3.2k · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher)

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A set of current and potential difference readings that shows how an electrical component behaves.