Mathematics A-Level
Dynamics in a plane
What Dynamics in a plane means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Dynamics in a plane
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Resolving forces into two perpendicular directions, adding components in each direction, then applying F = ma in each direction.
Topics that use Dynamics in a plane
- Forces and Newton’s laws (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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