Physical Education A-Level
Force as a push or pull measured in newtons
What Force as a push or pull measured in newtons means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Force as a push or pull measured in newtons
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A push or pull, measured in newtons (N), that causes or resists a change in motion.
Topics that use Force as a push or pull measured in newtons
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