Physics A-Level
Computer modelling
What Computer modelling means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Computer modelling
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Reference: OCR
Using ICT to simulate a physical system, for example projectile motion, to investigate how changing a variable affects the outcome.
Topics that use Computer modelling
- Practical skills (OCR A-Level)
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