Combined Science GCSE
Force
What Force means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A vector quantity, measured in newtons, N, whose direction as well as size matters and which acts on the current-carrying conductor.
The quantity in newtons (N) that, multiplied by the distance moved along its direction, gives the work done.
A vector quantity measured in newtons, N, where one newton gives a 1 kg mass an acceleration of 1 m/s².
A vector quantity whose effect depends on where it pushes or pulls as well as how hard.
A vector quantity measured in newtons (N) with both magnitude and direction.
The push or pull that acts on an object, measured in newtons (N).
Topics that use Force
- Contact and non-contact forces (AQA GCSE)
- Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
- Forces and elasticity (AQA GCSE)
- Newton's Second Law (AQA GCSE)
- Work done and energy transfer (AQA GCSE)
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