Physics A-Level
Qualitative modelling
What Qualitative modelling means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Qualitative modelling
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With air resistance the trajectory becomes asymmetric, with reduced range, lower maximum height, and a descent that is steeper than the ascent.
Topics that use Qualitative modelling
- Projectile motion (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Air resistance
- Drag
- Drag dependence on speed
- Effect of drag on projectile trajectories
- Friction
- Independence of perpendicular motions
- Lift
- Projectile motion with drag
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