Physics A-Level
Vector direction
What Vector direction means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Vector direction
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Acceleration is in the same direction as the resultant force, and a negative acceleration is deceleration or acceleration opposite to the chosen positive direction.
Topics that use Vector direction
- Newton’s laws of motion (AQA A-Level)
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