Physical Education A-Level
Weight
What Weight means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The gravitational force acting on a performer, measured in newtons and acting vertically downwards.
The gravitational force on the performer, acting vertically downwards through the centre of mass.
The gravitational force on a mass, calculated as W = m × g and measured in newtons (N).
Topics that use Weight
- Linear motion (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Distance
- Equations of linear motion
- Force/time graph interpretation
- Frictional force
- Mass
- Positive and negative impulse
- Scalar
- Speed
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