Mathematics A-Level
Constant acceleration under gravity
What Constant acceleration under gravity means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Constant acceleration under gravity
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For motion in a straight line under gravity alone, use constant acceleration equations with a = ±g, taking up as positive or negative consistently.
Topics that use Constant acceleration under gravity
- R: Forces and Newton’s laws (AQA A-Level)
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