Physics A-Level
Algebraic subtraction of scalars
What Algebraic subtraction of scalars means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Algebraic subtraction of scalars
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Because potential is a scalar, the difference is found by simply subtracting the two potential values algebraically.
Topics that use Algebraic subtraction of scalars
- Gravitational potential (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Equipotential surface
- Gravitational potential
- Gravitational potential difference
- Negative potential near a mass
- Perpendicularity of field lines and equipotentials
- Potential difference
- Scalar nature of potential
- Sign conventions and the zero of potential at infinity
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