Combined Science GCSE
Equilibrium
What Equilibrium means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Equilibrium
The state of an object when the resultant force acting on it is zero.
Topics that use Equilibrium
- Forces and their effects (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Equilibrium in the exam
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