Steeper tangent
What Steeper tangent means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Indicates a faster rate at that time, while a shallower tangent indicates a slower rate.
Interpreted as a faster rate at that time.
Topics that use Steeper tangent
- Calculating rates of reactions (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Gradient
- Graph skills
- Graphical analysis of rate
- Mean rate of reaction
- Rate of reaction
- Reactant used or product formed
- Tangent
- Using equations and units
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