Mathematics A-Level
Motion under gravity
What Motion under gravity means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Motion under gravity
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Motion in a straight line under gravity alone, where a particle accelerates downwards at g so equations of constant acceleration apply with a = g.
Topics that use Motion under gravity
- Forces and Newton’s laws (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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