Chemistry GCSE
Inverse proportionality
What Inverse proportionality means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Inverse proportionality
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The ratio is inversely proportional to side length, so dividing the side length by 10 multiplies the ratio by 10.
Topics that use Inverse proportionality
- Sizes of particles and their properties (AQA GCSE)
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