Physics notes on ELECTRICITY -MAINS ELECTRICITY -IGCSE/A Level/IB Physics Notes
Physics notes on ELECTRICITY -MAINS ELECTRICITY -IGCSE/A Level/IB Physics Notes
TABLE OF CONTENTS, NUMBER OF PAGES 12
(1) Mains Electricity Definition
(2) Live, neutral and earth mains wires
(3) Safety features for household appliances
(4) Why A/C. (Alternating Current)
(5) Voltage regulation
(6) Power quality
(7) Conversion of electrical energy to heat
(8) Power, current and voltage
(9) Direct current (DC) v/s alternating current (AC)
(10) How can we reduce our electricity consumption?
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