Mathematics A-Level
Particle
What Particle means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Particle
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A model of an object with mass but negligible dimensions.
Topics that use Particle
- Forces and Newton’s laws (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- coefficient of friction
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