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Spec references J249: P8.2h J250: P6.2g. Alternating and direct current. Description and animation.
- Programme: GCSE Bitesize Revision
- Episode: Additional Science 2
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2010
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Physics (J249): P8.2h
Combined Science (J250): P6.2g
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