Design and Technology GCSE
gsm
What gsm means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of gsm
Grams per square metre. The standard unit of measurement for the weight and thickness of paper and card.
Topics that use gsm
- The categorisation of the types, properties and structure of papers and boards (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using gsm in the exam
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