Mathematics A-Level
Normal reaction on horizontal and inclined surfaces
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For a body on a rough horizontal surface R is often equal to weight, but on an incline R = mg cos θ.
Topics that use Normal reaction on horizontal and inclined surfaces
- R: Forces and Newton’s laws (AQA A-Level)
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