Combined Science GCSE
Direct proportionality at constant mass
What Direct proportionality at constant mass means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Direct proportionality at constant mass
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For a fixed mass, doubling the resultant force doubles the acceleration, so acceleration is directly proportional to resultant force.
Topics that use Direct proportionality at constant mass
- Newton's Second Law (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- a = F ÷ m
- Acceleration
- Acceleration and deceleration
- Approximation
- Direct and inverse proportionality
- Equals sign
- Force
- Inverse proportionality at constant resultant force
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