Mathematics A-Level
Resultant force and acceleration
What Resultant force and acceleration means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Resultant force and acceleration
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The vector sum of all forces is used in F = ma, so the applied force alone must not be used.
Topics that use Resultant force and acceleration
- R: Forces and Newton’s laws (AQA A-Level)
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