Combined Science GCSE
Circular motion
What Circular motion means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Circular motion
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Motion in a circle in which the direction of travel changes continuously, so the velocity is constantly changing even if the speed remains constant.
Topics that use Circular motion
- Velocity (AQA GCSE)
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