Physics A-Level
Independence of perpendicular motions
What Independence of perpendicular motions means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Independence of perpendicular motions
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The horizontal velocity stays constant while the vertical velocity changes uniformly, so the two components of motion are independent.
Topics that use Independence of perpendicular motions
- Projectile motion (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Air resistance
- Drag
- Drag dependence on speed
- Effect of drag on projectile trajectories
- Friction
- Lift
- Projectile motion with drag
- Qualitative modelling
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