Combined Science GCSE
Equals sign
What Equals sign means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Equals sign
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Reference: AQA
Used only when two sides are exactly equal, such as exact arithmetic like 1.0 N ÷ 0.50 kg = 2.0 m/s², and not for a rounded answer.
Topics that use Equals sign
- Newton's Second Law (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- a = F ÷ m
- Acceleration
- Acceleration and deceleration
- Approximation
- Direct and inverse proportionality
- Direct proportionality at constant mass
- Force
- Inverse proportionality at constant resultant force
Using Equals sign in the exam
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