Physics A-Level
Trigonometry in physical problems
What Trigonometry in physical problems means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Trigonometry in physical problems
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Using sine rule, cosine rule or right-angled trigonometry on the closed triangle to determine an unknown force or angle.
Topics that use Trigonometry in physical problems
- Scalars and vectors (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Coplanar forces at a point
- Displacement
- Equilibrium
- Equilibrium conditions
- Free-body diagrams
- Measurement accuracy
- Newton's laws apply along each axis independently
- Perpendicular components
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