Mathematics A-Level
Equilibrium and constant velocity
What Equilibrium and constant velocity means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Equilibrium and constant velocity
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A zero resultant force, leading to constant velocity, which may be zero, rather than necessarily rest.
Topics that use Equilibrium and constant velocity
- R: Forces and Newton’s laws (AQA A-Level)
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