Mathematics A-Level
vector dynamics ΣF = ma
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Newton's second law in vector form, where acceleration a is in the direction of resultant force R.
Topics that use vector dynamics ΣF = ma
- Vectors (AS Unit 2: Applied Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
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