Further Mathematics GCSE
Line of Centres
What Line of Centres means in Further Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Line of Centres
The straight line passing through the centres of two colliding spheres at the instant of impact.
Topics that use Line of Centres
- Mechanics (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Coefficient of Restitution ($e$)
- Perfectly Inelastic Collision
- Impulse
- Momentum
- Perfectly Elastic Collision
Using Line of Centres in the exam
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