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2.3 Domestic uses and safety

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A student connects an oscilloscope to two different supplies, P and Q.

Figure: The oscilloscope traces produced by two different supplies, P and Q

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a.

Write down which supply, P or Q, produces an alternating potential difference.

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b.

Give one reason for your answer to part a).

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c.

The UK domestic mains supply has a frequency of 50 Hz.

Write down what the frequency tells you about the mains supply.

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2.3 Domestic uses and safety Questions

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40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 2.3 Domestic uses and safety, covering 2.3.1 Direct and alternating potential difference and 2.3.2 Mains electricity. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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