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Question 3

A student wants to charge a rechargeable cell. A low-potential-difference phone charger and a generator are available.

Which choice is suitable for charging the cell?

[1]
A

Use the generator, because its output is direct current.

B

Use the generator, because its output is alternating current.

C

Use the phone charger, because its output is alternating current.

D

Use the phone charger, because its output is direct current.

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10.4 Mains electricity Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /10.4 Mains electricity

81 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 10.4 Mains electricity, covering 10.4.1 Direct and alternating current, 10.4.2 Live, neutral and earth wires; safety, 10.4.3 Mains wire potential differences and dangers, and 10.4.4 Power ratings and energy use. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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