Combined Science GCSE
Profit
What Profit means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Profit
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Reference: AQA
The difference between income from increased yield and the cost of providing enhanced conditions, such as heating, lighting or CO₂ enrichment.
Topics that use Profit
- Rate of photosynthesis (AQA GCSE)
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Using Profit in the exam
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