Combined Science GCSE
Equivalence of force systems
What Equivalence of force systems means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Equivalence of force systems
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The two component forces together have the same effect as the single force, so the components are a mathematical replacement simplifying analysis.
Topics that use Equivalence of force systems
- Resultant forces (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Balanced forces
- Resultant force
- Vector quantity
- Vector resolution using scale drawings
- Arrow length and arrowhead
- External forces
- Free body diagram
- Free-body diagrams
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