Combined Science GCSE
Quantitative problem solving
What Quantitative problem solving means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Quantitative problem solving
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Reference: AQA
Identify the two known quantities, substitute values with units, then rearrange and calculate to find the unknown quantity.
Topics that use Quantitative problem solving
- Current, resistance and potential difference (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Ammeter
- Ampere
- Circuit construction from diagrams
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- Directly proportional
- Lattice ions
- Measurement of current and potential difference
- Non-ohmic components
Using Quantitative problem solving in the exam
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