Physics A-Level
Constant mass
What Constant mass means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Constant mass
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The condition under which Newton's second law becomes F = ma, so the momentum form is needed when mass changes.
Topics that use Constant mass
- Newton’s laws of motion (AQA A-Level)
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