Combined Science GCSE
Modelling motion
What Modelling motion means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Modelling motion
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Momentum is a model that predicts motion during interactions, such as a collision.
Topics that use Modelling motion
- Conservation of momentum (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Closed system
- Closed systems
- Collisions and explosions
- Conservation of momentum
- Momentum as a vector
- Vectors and direction
- Recoil and explosions
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