Mathematics A-Level
2D Newton's second law
What 2D Newton's second law means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of 2D Newton's second law
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Reference: WJEC
Extend Newton's second law to situations where forces need to be resolved, restricted to two dimensions, by establishing two mutually perpendicular reference axes.
Topics that use 2D Newton's second law
- Forces and Newton’s laws (A2 Unit 4: Applied Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
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