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Are Expensive Batteries Worth the Extra Cost?

Posted on November 22, 2014 by VCE Physics

A very thorough analysis of the power vs cost relationship for common batteries. http://www.wired.com/2012/01/are-expensive-batteries-worth-the-extra-cost/

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A dozen USB chargers in the lab….

Posted on November 22, 2014 by VCE Physics

Just when you thought that a charger is a charger – be careful what you plug into an expensive device. http://www.righto.com/2012/10/a-dozen-usb-chargers-in-lab-apple-is.html (This has a lot of relevance to students studying the Further Electronics detailed study

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